Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden, former vice president of the U.S., released an overview of his medical records Dec. 17 that declares him physically fit for the presidency, according to The Washington Post.
The summary was produced by his physician of 10 years, Kevin O'Connor, DO, director of executive medicine at The GW Medical Faculty Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based physician practice affiliated with George Washington University. The report notes Mr. Biden, 77, has an irregular heartbeat, but has not required medication or treatment to address it. He takes medications to prevent blood clots and to lower cholesterol, as well as to treat acid reflux and seasonal allergies. Mr. Biden does not smoke or drink and exercises five times a week, according to his physician.
"Vice President Biden is a healthy, vigorous, 77-year old male, who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency, to include those as chief executive, head of state and commander in chief," the letter reads.
It includes details of a physical exam, as well as his medical history, which includes two aneurysms, a gallbladder removal and surgery to remove "several localized, non-melanoma skin cancers."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., one of Mr. Biden's contenders on the campaign trail, released her medical exam results earlier this month. Mr. Biden, Ms. Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., all committed to releasing medical records before the Iowa caucuses in February.
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