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Is Line On Ear Lobe Sign Of Heart Disease?

I have a pronounced line on my ear lobe running at a slant from the top of my ear lobe to the bottom of the lobe. I always thought it was from my ear being pierced but now worry that is a sign of heart disease. My age is 64 years, weight 123 pounds and height 5'1". I have a good medical history and I am not on any meds and have a good physical and blood work every year.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Yes, certainly it indicates that person is at a higher risk of heart disease. So you do yearly work up which is negative. So continue with test like Lipid profile, sugars, ecg. Also you can get one treadmill test done. Be vigilant for heart symptoms like chest, back or arm pain or heaviness, sweating, upper abdominal pain, even acidity symptoms. Rush to hospital in case of such problems.

You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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Is Line On Ear Lobe Sign Of Heart Disease?

Hi, Yes, certainly it indicates that person is at a higher risk of heart disease. So you do yearly work up which is negative. So continue with test like Lipid profile, sugars, ecg. Also you can get one treadmill test done. Be vigilant for heart symptoms like chest, back or arm pain or heaviness, sweating, upper abdominal pain, even acidity symptoms. Rush to hospital in case of such problems. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn t abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode