In some early studies, earlobe creases were thought to be associated with an increased risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease. But more recent studies have concluded that, since earlobes become more creased with age, and older people are more likely to have heart disease than younger people, age rather than intrinsic factors may account for the findings linking heart attack to earlobe creases.
In some initial investigations, earlobe creases were believed to be linked with a heightened risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease. However, more recent studies have determined that, as earlobes develop more creases over time, and older individuals are more prone to heart disease than younger ones, age rather than inherent factors might explain the connection between heart attacks and earlobe creases.