The report was based on consultations made by RHS-NCRPO chief Herminigilda Salangad with Arroyo's main attending physician, Dr. Juliet Cervantes, from November 19 to 22, after her arrest for the crime of electoral sabotage.
It showed that Arroyo was "conscious," "coherent" and "not in cardio-respiratory distress." She was also not being fed intravenously, as was previously mentioned by her lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio.
Her blood pressure was also normal at 120/80, contrary to reports that she had elevated blood pressure.
"Patient was seen lying flat on her back on the bed, wearing a Minerva vest. No IV fluid but still with plaster on site of her previous IVF on her left arm," the report said.
"No observable sign of pain but complains of pain on her lower back and left leg and 'tingling' of toes when asked, slight weakness of both feet, no complaints of diarrhea."
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