Anonymous ID: 7d1747 March 26, 2024, 4:14 p.m. No.20632863   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>2873 >>2882

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Not a good sign

 

Can an ear lobe crease predict heart attacks?

 

A diagonal ear lobe crease (DELC), or Frankโ€™s sign, is a deep crease or wrinkle extending to the earlobe. Some studies suggest this indicates a greater risk for coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attacks.

 

Heart attacks or myocardial infarction (MI) occur when the heart muscle becomes damaged due to a lack of blood flow.

 

CAD is one of the leading causesTrusted Source of mortality worldwide and the most common causeTrusted Source of heart attack.

 

Visible signs associated with early signs of CAD have been gaining public attention. For example, experts associate earlobe crease with greater CAD risk in the general population, independent of traditional risk factors such as smoking, aging, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

 

This article explores the association of ear creases with certain heart conditions, their pathophysiology, and more.

 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ear-crease-heart-attack#:~:text=A%20diagonal%20ear%20lobe%20crease%20%28DELC%29%2C%20or%20Frank%E2%80%99s,damaged%20due%20to%20a%20lack%20of%20blood%20flow.