Your fortune may be written in the palm of your hand, but your destiny may be written in your fingernails.
Joe Whittington, an ER doctor in California, Post to TikTok If you press on the nail bed and feel a pulsation, he explains, it could be a sign of a serious cardiovascular problem.
Known as Quincke's signThis pulsation is caused by aortic regurgitation (also called valvular regurgitation).
“This means that as blood leaves the heart and is pumped to the body, a significant portion of it actually flows back into the heart,” Whittington said. “This can cause a variety of problems.”
More than 11 million Americans (about 2.5% of the population) Any heart valve disease.
In milder cases, aortic regurgitation can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
However, it can also lead to heart failure, arrhythmia, endocarditis, fluid reflux, and even sudden cardiac arrest.
Whittington said, Another telltale physical sign of aortic regurgitation.
Corrigan's sign or Water Hammer Pulse A distinctive feature is the visible pulsation of the arteries in the neck.
“When it gets to this stage, you eventually need a valve replacement,” Dr Whittington said, pointing out a severe case.
Research suggests It is important to pay attention to the pulsations in the neck and claws.
A study has found that more than a quarter of “healthy” adults over the age of 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, putting extra strain on the heart and increasing the risk of heart disease.
Although cardiac ultrasound scans can reveal heart valve disease, researchers say they are only performed if patients complain of symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness, or if doctors hear abnormal noises during a physical exam.
Whittington recommends that if you notice a pulsation in your neck or toenails, see a medical professional and get an echocardiogram.
