Prospective study found earlobe creases were linked to myocardial infarction incidence in emergency patients, suggesting cardiovascular evaluations may be necessary.
Key Points
The presence of earlobe creases is significantly associated with myocardial infarction, indicating a potential diagnostic indicator.
Out of 170 patients, 123 exhibited earlobe creases, with a noteworthy 72.4% prevalence among them, suggesting a strong correlation.
This prospective cross-sectional study assessed patients with chest pain in the emergency department at Rajavithi Hospital, highlighting its clinical relevance.
The findings underscore the importance of recognizing earlobe creases as a risk factor, warranting further cardiovascular evaluation for at-risk patients.
Cite This Study
Sumitra Piyanuttapul (2025) studied this question.