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[Diagonal crease in the ear lobe in ischemic heart disease]
Insights
The diagonal earlobe fold is more common in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). This simple sign may aid in early CHD detection during population screenings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Medical Diagnostics
Context:
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a significant global health concern.
- Early detection of CHD is crucial for effective management and improved patient outcomes.
- Physical examination findings can sometimes indicate underlying cardiovascular conditions.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between the diagonal earlobe fold and the presence and severity of coronary heart disease.
- To evaluate the potential of the diagonal earlobe fold as a simple diagnostic marker for CHD.
- To explore the utility of this sign in mass population screening for early CHD detection.
Summary:
- Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) exhibit a more frequent and pronounced diagonal earlobe fold.
- The severity of coronary artery changes and reduced exercise tolerance in CHD patients correlate with the occurrence of the earlobe fold.
- A strong correlation exists between the diagonal earlobe fold and indicators of coronary atherosclerosis.
Impact:
- The diagonal earlobe fold may serve as a valuable, non-invasive clinical sign for the early identification of individuals with CHD.
- Incorporating this simple physical marker into mass screening protocols could enhance early CHD detection rates.
- This finding offers a potential low-cost adjunct to existing diagnostic methods for cardiovascular disease.
Abstract:
Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) show the presence of the diagonal fold of the earlobe both more frequently and in a more pronounced form. The more prominent the changes in the coronary vessels of the heart revealed by coronarography and the lower the tolerance of CHD patients toward exercise, the more frequent and marked the occurrence of the earlobe diagonal fold. The diagnostic use of this simple sign may contribute to an early detection of CHD patients, particularly under conditions of the mass screening of the population.