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Is there any evidence that supports fingernails that bow inward and are terribly ridged indicate cardiac problems?
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No : This is not per se associated with cardiac problems. Check with a dermatologist for other causes.
Answered 4/30/2013
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Nail : Indented spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) are sometimes related to problems like lupus erythematosus, hemachromatosis, iron-deficiency anemia and Raynaud's phenomenon.
Answered 11/2/2018
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