Dr. Harold Bornstein had written a letter to the public claiming that Trump would be the healthiest person ever elected to the Presidency of the United States of America.
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Pence said he had spoken with Trump about areas he would focus on as vice president but said he did not want to discuss their private conversations. The presidential running mate is able to maintain “a high level of professional work” and perform his physical activity programs “without limitations”, Busk added.
The two-page letter, from Dr. Michael Busk of Indianapolis, details Pence’s overall health, deeming him “in excellent general and cardiovascular health”.
Pence has a past medical history of “seasonal allergic rhinitis, asymptomatic left bundle branch block and diet controlled heartburn”, according to Busk.
The indisposition suffered last week by Clinton as a result of pneumonia has forced both Democrats and Republicans to be more transparent about the health of their candidates.
Pence’s medical records release comes after Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton – along with her running mate, Virginia Sen. The vice presidential nominee also underwent surgery for a hernia fix last August and had basal cell carcinomas removed from his face in 2002 and 2010. He also had surgery in August 2015 to fix a hernia. His last colonoscopy in 2009 didn’t find any polyps. He goes cycling and extensively walks and climbs the stairs. The letter outlined his exercise regiment as “cardiovascular training 4 days per week”, with bicycling being Pence’s main form of exercise.
This week, Clinton’s doctor, Lisa Bardack, who also released an initial note last year, released more detailed health records for the 68-year-old, who had a concussion in 2012 and has periodic allergies.
Speaking to reporters Monday morning, Clinton emphasized her experience fighting terrorism as secretary of state.
“Your general physical and mental health examination was normal”, Busk said.
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Tim Kaine’s doctor said the candidate is in excellent health and drinks moderate amounts of alcohol.
