Is there a crease on the earlobe a "sign" of myocardial infarction? Rumor: there are risks, but they should not be equated.

We interviewed doctors in related fields, and the doctor gave an almost positive answer: there is a positive correlation, but it does not mean absolute. Because ears are important parts of the body, they are very sensitive to ischemia. If the blood flow in this part is reduced, it is easy to break the collagen fibers in the earlobe, which will lead to wrinkles. In hospital wards, this crease can indeed be found in the earlobes of many patients with coronary heart disease, even those who need heart bypass.

Therefore, it is difficult for us to rule out its risk possibility. According to the data, ear wrinkle was first proposed by Dr. Sanders T. Frank in 1973 in the New England Journal of Medicine, the world's top medical journal, so it is also called "Frank sign". It is also called "coronary heart groove", "auricular fold sign" and "cerebral arteriosclerosis auricular fold sign" in the industry.

However, please note that the crease on the earlobe and coronary heart disease cannot be directly equated. There is a correlation between them, but it doesn't mean that people with creases will definitely get coronary heart disease. This is just a question of probability. Because in addition to the poor cardiovascular system, aging will also lead to excessive decomposition of collagen and elastin in the skin, resulting in creases. But then again, as a reminder, it is of great significance for us to realize the problems of heart and blood vessels and adjust or seek medical treatment in time in our lives.

Finally, I once again warn you to correct bad eating and rest habits and stay away from the risk factors of coronary heart disease: smoking, drinking, staying up late, obesity, grade three and so on. What we can do is to quit smoking and drinking, control our weight, have a light diet and have a regular schedule. This is the real way to protect blood vessels and prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

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