5 ways to know the condition of your heart from anywhere without equipment

1. Earlobe crease

It’s an oblique fold that starts at the tragus and finishes at the earlobe’s edge, at a 45° angle, and is longer than 1/3 of the earlobe’s length. 

On one or both sides of the earlobe, the crease can be noticed. 

People with this form of earlobe crease have a much increased risk of coronary heart disease, according to epidemiological research conducted in many countries. 

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As a result, the earlobe crease indication is commonly thought to be a tip for early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. 

It’s important to note that the crease in the earlobe isn’t the sole thing to evaluate; other aspects of the patient’s health should also be addressed. 

As a result, once the earlobe’s upper crease is discovered, it is best to go to the hospital for further examination.

2. Neck circumference

The neck circumference indirectly reflects the concentration of free fatty acids in the entire body as an indicator of subcutaneous fat in the upper part of the body. 

Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, and recent research has revealed that neck circumference is more sensitive than other body fat markers in predicting coronary heart disease. 

In most cases, there isn’t a clear linear association between neck circumference and coronary heart disease in men. 

Men with a neck circumference of 36.38-37.80 cm had the highest risk of coronary heart disease, whereas women with a neck circumference more than 35.35 cm have a higher risk. 

Regularly rubbing your neck and measuring your neck diameter are both suggested. 

Method of analysis

Measure the circumference of the neck from the upper border of the seventh cervical vertebra at the back of the neck (the most protruding area of the back of the neck when the head is down) to the level of the neck below the Adam’s apple in front when in an upright position while looking in the eyes.

3. Waistline 

Waist circumference is another sign of blood lipids since the abdomen is another place where subcutaneous fat develops. 

The standard waist circumference of males is 85 cm and the waist circumference of women is 80 cm.

Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and many types of cancer are all linked to having an excessive waist circumference, often known as “central obesity.”

If your waist circumference exceeds the recommended level, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar testing. 

Method of analysis

A soft ruler should be positioned at the midpoint of the line connecting the top edge of the crotch on the right mid-axillary line and the lower border of the twelfth rib. 

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It should then encircle the abdomen in the horizontal direction, with the feet apart by 30-40 cm while in an upright position.

4. Pulse

The pulse is a reflection of the heart’s beating, and a healthy heart can beat at a rate of 60-100 beats per minute, evenly and consistently. 

Heart illness manifests itself in a variety of ways: too fast or too slow, irregular beats, and varied degrees of strength. 

The pulse may increase briefly after emotional or physical activity and then return to normal after a few minutes of rest.

People who have these highs and lows may find it beneficial to regularly feel their pulse and note the pulse rhythm.

Method of analysis

Stretch out the left or right arm for 3 minutes; place the index, middle, and ring fingers of the other hand on the area of the radial artery behind the wrist of the stretched arm while maintaining normal and even breathing.

5. Edema in the ankles

The ankle is the body’s lowest point. 

When heart function is normal, venous blood from the lower extremities can flow smoothly back to the heart; when heart function is poor, blood from the lower extremity cannot flow smoothly back to the heart, resulting in edema at the ankle. 

Edema in the ankle can be caused by a variety of factors, including hypoalbuminemia, kidney illness, and medicines. 

You should pay particular attention to ankle edema and get medical help as soon as possible if you see it. 

Method of analysis 

For a few seconds, press the ankle or the front of the calf with your finger.

If the pushed part of the finger remains depressed when the finger is released, it can be classified as edema if it does not recover quickly.