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My doctor said i have very large hands and it might be linked to some sort of problem with my heart. is this true?

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Dr. Mel Goldberg answered

Marfan's: He/she is thinking about marfan's syndrome which involves big hands and aortic aneurysm or other heart problems. Abraham lincoln had marfan's.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My doctor said i have very large hands and it might be linked to some sort of problem with my heart. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mel Goldberg answered

Dr Cordero agreed

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