THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release
January 12, 2001
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
President Clinton underwent his sixth physical examination today at
Bethesda Naval Hospital. His personal physician, Navy internist Reare
Admiral E. Connie Mariano, supervised the 3-hour visit.
A panel of both military and civilian physicians examined the
President. The medical specialists included experts from the fields of
ear/nose/throat, gastroenterology, allergy, dermatology, optometry,
orthopedics/sports medicine, physical therapy, urology, and cardiology.
The President?s weight remained unchanged from last exam at 214
pounds, which is in the normal range of 190-220 for a man of his height.
The President?s vocal cords were examined and were found unchanged
from previous exams. Specialists felt his recurrent bouts of hoarseness
were due to reflux.
The President, age 54, had a recorded blood pressure of 136/84 and
pulse of 60.
The President?s high frequency hearing loss, which resulted in the
recommendation of hearing aids in 1997, was evaluated with a hearing test.
His audiogram demonstrated minimal change.
The dermatologist noted a small suspicious skin lesion on the back
which was biopsied. Results will be reported next week.
The President?s cholesterol was elevated at 233 with an elevated LDL
of 177. Physicians prescribed medication to lower the President?s
cholesterol, in conjunction with diet.
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