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[Deviations in dermatoglyphic signs in juvenile hypertensives]
D Palyzová1, M Kuklík, M Beránková
1Klinika dĕtí a dorostu FNsP, Praha.
Casopis Lekaru Ceskych
|April 6, 1990
Summary
Dermatoglyphic deviations, including fewer ulnar loops and more finger whirls, were observed in hypertensive individuals. These findings suggest genetic factors in hypertension and highlight dermatoglyphs as a potential screening tool.
Area of Science:
- Dermatoglyphics
- Genetics
- Hypertension
Context:
- Investigated dermatoglyphic deviations in 172 children and young adults (aged 13-27).
- Compared dermatoglyphs of 116 hypertonic males with 130 male controls.
- Compared dermatoglyphs of 110 healthy women with 56 women suffering from hypertension.
Purpose:
- To investigate dermatoglyphic deviations in children and young adults with hypertension.
- To identify potential correlations between specific dermatoglyphic patterns and essential hypertension.
- To explore the utility of dermatoglyphs as a non-invasive screening indicator for hypertension.
Summary:
- Significant dermatoglyphic deviations were found in hypertensive groups compared to normal populations.
- Hypertensive patients showed a less frequent prevalence of ulnar loops and a more frequent incidence of finger whirls.
- Increased numbers of papillary lines and higher atd values were noted in hypertensive individuals, suggesting developmental mechanics influence.
Impact:
- The observed dermatoglyphic changes suggest a significant role for genetic factors in the etiology of essential hypertension.
- Dermatoglyphic analysis offers a non-invasive method for screening individuals at risk for hypertension, particularly within families with a history of the condition.
- Findings support the use of dermatoglyphs in developmental mechanics research related to hypertension and embryogenesis.