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Trump's Health at Risk: Amputation Possible Due to CVI

8/31/2025

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A vascular surgery expert cautions that Donald Trump's chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) may result in amputation if untreated.
CVI disrupts blood flow, leading to symptoms such as swelling and pain, particularly in older adults.
Treatment options include leg elevation, increased activity, and compression stockings; severe cases may necessitate surgery.
Trump's swollen ankles have sparked health concerns, despite his physician's previous statements of good health.

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A vascular surgery expert cautions that Donald Trump's chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) may result in amputation if untreated.
CVI disrupts blood flow, leading to symptoms such as swelling and pain, particularly in older adults.
Treatment options include leg elevation, increased activity, and compression stockings; severe cases may necessitate surgery.
Trump's swollen ankles have sparked health concerns, despite his physician's previous statements of good health.