[Ear lobe crease as a factor of potential risk for coronary artery disease?--World news review and own research].

The aim of this study was to define the value of ear-lobe crease as the marker of potential risk of coronary artery disease on the basis of world's reports and own research. The test group consisted of 92 patients who were classified to coronary-artery bypass graft using coronarography. Patients were divided into 3 groups (A-without ELC, B-ELC on one ear, C-ELC bilateral). Detailed statistical analysis of coronarography results and incidence of coronary disease risk factors in each group was done. Obtained data allowed to evaluate the correlation between existence of the crease and extent of atherosclerotic changes in coronary vessels.