Frank's sign: Can earlobe folds indicate heart disease? Kim Soo-yong's case provides a warning sign.

Many people must have been surprised by the recent news that comedian Kim Soo-yong suddenly collapsed during filming and was hospitalized for treatment.

 

At that time, in an online community Kim Soo-yong's diagonal wrinkles on his earlobes, or Frank's sign As the story goes that it was seen, opinions are spreading that “could it be a precursor symptom of myocardial infarction or cardiovascular disease?”

 

Today, with reference to what was in the news,
What is the Frank sign?
What is the connection with cardiovascular disease?
and Acute myocardial infarction prodromal symptoms I will organize it all for you at once.

 

 

 

🔍 What is Frank's Sign?

 

Frank's sign is a diagonal crease on the earlobe, and has been studied continuously since it was first reported by American physician Sanders T. Frank in the 1970s.

 

• A deep 45-degree diagonal crease on the earlobe
• May appear on one or both sides
• It often appears after middle age, but can also be observed in younger people.

 

What's notable is that many studies have shown that these wrinkles can increase the risk of myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease.

 

However, the wrinkles themselves It is not an indicator of heart disease. There is still disagreement as to whether this is a sign of aging or a pathological change.

 

 

⚠️ Is there a link between Frank's sign and heart disease?

 

A common conclusion from several overseas studies is as follows:

 

✅People with Frank's sign incidence of cardiovascular disease This appears high

✅ Especially Myocardial infarction and arteriosclerosis has a high correlation

✅The earlobe is an area where blood vessels are very thin and circulatory changes occur quickly. There is a possibility that the abnormal signal will be caught first.

 

in other words 'Due to the nature of the area, vascular changes may be revealed first.' is the dominant interpretation.
However, since it is not an absolute standard, it must be judged together with other warning symptoms to be accurate.

 

 

💥 Warning signs of acute myocardial infarction

 

Although the exact diagnosis of Kim Soo-yong has not yet been revealed, many people are thinking of heart problems given the sudden collapse.

If you experience even one or two of the following symptoms repeatedly, we strongly recommend that you get tested.

 

✔ Pain or tightness in the center of the chest

'Feeling squeezed', 'Feeling like a boulder is placed on top of me'

It may spread to the arms, shoulders, jaw, and back.

 

✔ Breath holding or difficulty breathing

If you feel like you are having more difficulty breathing than usual, you need to get checked out immediately.

 

✔ Cold sweat, dizziness, nausea

This is a common sign when your blood pressure suddenly drops.

 

✔ Unexplained fatigue

In particular, feeling suddenly weak can be an early sign of a heart attack.

 

✔ Earlobe diagonal crease (Frank's sign)

Although it is not diagnosed on its own, its significance increases when it is accompanied by other symptoms.

 

 

 

🩺Where should I go if I have Frank's sign? How can I get tested?

▪ Recommended Departments

Department of Cardiology

Cardiology

 

▪ Tests available

electrocardiogram (EKG)

cardiac ultrasound

Blood test (cardiac enzyme levels)

CT/coronary angiography (if necessary)

 

Frank's sign must also be distinguished from temporary fainting, such as vasovagal syncope.
Accurate testing is important because it can be linked to serious conditions such as acute myocardial infarction.

 

 

🩹You don't have to worry too much just because you have Frank's sign...

 

There is one thing that many experts have in common.

👉 “Frank’s sign is a ‘hint’ to be suspicious, not a diagnostic criterion.”

 

That's why

If you have a family history

If you have vascular risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia)

If you have recently experienced overwork, stress, or chest tightness

I strongly recommend that you get a thorough examination.

 

 

 

🙏I'm sure you're worried about the news about Mr. Kim Soo-yong.

 

According to reports, Mr. Kim Soo-yong

Thanks to the quick treatment, he regained consciousness.

My current condition has improved a lot.

They say they are conducting a detailed examination to determine the exact cause.

 

 

Many people are cheering for you to recover quickly and see you again with a brighter look.

 

 

In summary

 

Today is a recent topic of conversation Frank's sign and
Warning signs of myocardial infarction,
We also looked at the association between earlobe crease and cardiovascular health.

 

If you see diagonal wrinkles on your earlobes or those of your family members,
Rather than just passing it off as “Is it aging?”
It may be a good idea to get a health checkup once in a while to give you peace of mind.

 

 

 

See more heart-related articles🫀

 

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