Michael Bloomberg demands Bernie Sanders release information on his heart health after the billionaire’s doctors say he’s in ‘great physical shape, exercises several times a week, plays golf and maintains an active pilot’s license’
- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who suffered a heart attack on the campaign trail, previously released doctors letters attesting to his health
- His rival Michael Bloomberg now wants Sanders to release more information about his heart health
- The 78-year-old Bloomberg, meanwhile, is in ‘great physical shape’ say his doctors, who noted he exercises, plays golf and keeps his pilot’s license active
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s campaign pressured his rival Bernie Sanders to release more information about his heart health after doctors proclaimed the billionaire was in ‘great physical shape.’
Bloomberg’s demand comes after Sanders indicated his previous release of doctors letters was all that he would provide the public, following his heart attack on the campaign trail.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg’s campaign released the billionaire’s own doctors letters, proclaiming that he was in ‘outstanding health.’
Bloomberg, who also was New York’s mayor for three terms, had his last annual health exam in July, reports Fox News, and underwent an annual cardiac stress test at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, according to a letter from his internist, Dr. Stephen Sisson.
According to the results of the test, Bloomberg had ‘normal’ left ventricular cavity size, function and ejection at 60-65 percent.
He also had an ‘excellent’ exercise capacity, exercises several times a week, plays golf and maintains an active pilot’s license.
Sisson also reveals that Bloomberg takes a blood thinner, a beta-blocker and cholesterol medication.
The candidate had small skin cancers removed and is treated for arthritis and heartburn, ‘both of which are well controlled.’
‘There are no medical concerns, present or looming, that would prevent him from serving as President of the United States,’ Sisson wrote.
Bloomberg and Sanders, both 78, are the oldest candidates in the field of Democrats seeking the presidential nomination in the 2020 contest against incumbent US President Donald J. Trump.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is 77.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is 70.
Trump, is 73-years-old.