by Yale cardiologists “thumb-palm test” In this test, the person places his hands on a table with his palms up and extends his thumbs towards the palm.
An aortic aneurysm is a condition that occurs in the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, causing abnormal expansion of the artery wall. An aneurysm may occur as a result of weakening or damage to the artery wall. Aneurysms usually do not cause symptoms and can grow silently. However, as they grow and reach a certain size, they become prone to cracking or tearing, which can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding.
“IF THE FINGER EXTENDS, THE POSSIBILITY OF AORTIC ANEURYSM IS 98 PERCENT”
Dr. According to Whittington, if the thumb passes inside the palm and extends to the outside of the hand, there is a 98 percent chance that the person has an aortic aneurysm.
The emergency room doctor claimed that extending your thumb this far could be a sign that you have a collagen deficiency that could lead to dangerous swelling in your arteries.
“Studies have shown that although not everyone with an aortic aneurysm tests correctly, those who test correctly have a 98 percent chance of having an aneurysm.”
Collagen is a type of protein that plays an important role in the structural support and strengthening of tissues in the body. Collagen is important for large arteries such as the aortic wall to be strong and flexible. Lack of collagen can cause the artery wall to weaken and lose its elastic properties. This may contribute to abnormal expansion of the aortic wall and aneurysm formation.
THE VIDEO HAS BECOME VIRAL AND THE DOCTOR HAS DISAPPEARED!
While the thumb test shared by the emergency doctor quickly became viral on social media, Dr. Whittington closed his TikTok account and disappeared, causing users to panic.
While people who did the thumb test and shared the results shared their concerns, cardiologists stepped in.
“NO NEED TO PANIC”
Sanford Health’s Dr. Muhammad Siyad Panhwar, to users “no need to panic” He confirmed that the palm-thumb test could be a sign of collagen deficiency, but emphasized that it is not a definitive confirmation of an aneurysm:
“Don’t worry, you won’t die suddenly from an aneurysm. If the palm-thumb test is positive and there is a family history of collagen disorders, you should consult your doctor, that’s all.”
@drsiyabmd stitch with @Dr. Joe, MD -
