It was first identified as a sign of potential cardiovascular issues by Dr. Sanders T. Frank in 1973. He noted that about 20% ...

A study finds that an earlobe crease called Frank's sign may be an independent sign of heart disease and stroke .

The crease is usually at a 45° angle and extends diagonally backward. The diagnoal earlobe crease is also called Frank's sign — named for the doctor who first observed this correlation in the ...

Heart attack warning: This sign in the ear should not be ignored and increases your risk HEART attack symptoms include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and feeling ill. But you could also be at ...

Known as Frank's sign, or diagonal earlobe crease (DELC), the longer and deeper the crease, the greater the risk, according to studies.

This crease was later called “Frank’s sign,” after the letter writer, Dr. Sanders T. Frank. Could such a small mark on your ear really have anything to do with heart disease?

Known as Frank's sign, the diagonal crease on the ear lobes is believed to be a sign of clogged arteries, which increases the risk of a stroke.

Cardiologist Aurelio Rojas took to Instagram to alert his followers about 'Frank's Sign', a diagonal crease on the earlobe, which he suggests might be an early sign of cardiovascular issues.

This diagonal crease in the earlobe is called Frank's Sign and some studies link it with a higher risk of heart problems, but don't worry.