What is chronic venous insufficiency? Details of Donald Trump's diagnosis

CVI is common among older adults, but requires a thorough checkup to rule out more serious causes of leg swelling

The swollen left foot of Donald Trump as he sits in the Oval Office. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House said on Thursday, after he noticed swelling in his legs.

The White House released a memo from the president’s physician, Sean Barbabella, who said a medical exam revealed no evidence of a more serious condition like deep vein thrombosis.