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Frank's sign: a potential predictor of cardiovascular disease.

Authors :
Fareedy, Shoaib Bilal
Pathak, Ranjan
Salman, Ahmed
Alweis, Richard
Source :
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (JCHIMP). 2015, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p1-N.PAG. 2p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article focuses on the aspects of diagonal ear lobe crease also known as Frank's sign as a potential marker for the prediction of carotid and coronary artery atherosclerosis. Topics discussed include several hypotheses proposed for the association of sign to various diseases, the study regarding the controversies of its association, and its genetic commonality with myocardium.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20009666
Volume :
5
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (JCHIMP)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102235933
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v5.26885