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I recently saw on abc news that a diagonal ear lobe crease is a sign of heart disease. what is your opinion of this?
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Not necessarily: Ear lobe crease is often observed in people with heart condition but it is not a cause or effect . It's presence does not necessarily mean that one has a heart condition or will developed one.
Answered 1/17/2017
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Yes: It is called frank's sign.It is a diagonal ear lobe crease extending diagonally from the tragus across the lobule to rear edge of the auricle.It may indicate cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
Answered 12/28/2015
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