The Diagnostic Utility of Earlobe Crease as a Marker of Cardiovascular Risk: A Hospital-Based Observational Study
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Earlobe crease; Cardiovascular risk; Physical examination; Hypertension; Coronary artery disease; Clinical marker; Preventive cardiologyAbstract
The diagonal earlobe crease has been investigated as a potential external marker associated with cardiovascular disease, although its clinical significance remains controversial. This hospital-based observational study evaluated the prevalence of diagonal earlobe crease among adults undergoing cardiovascular assessment. Participants received routine clinical examination, cardiovascular risk evaluation, and documentation of traditional risk factors. Individuals presenting with a diagonal earlobe crease more commonly demonstrated hypertension, dyslipidemia, and increasing age. Although the crease alone cannot establish cardiovascular disease, its presence may encourage clinicians to perform comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment. Further prospective investigations are required to clarify its predictive value.
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