A “Handy” tool for hypertension prediction: Dermatoglyphics

Chakravathy, P Ganesh; Shirali, Arun; Chowta, K N; Ramapuram, John T; Madi, Deepak; Chouhan, Ravi Raj Singh

doi:10.1016/j.ihj.2018.07.007

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“…This result was in accordance with the study done by Rudy et al, (2016) 11 where the author found that hypertensives were found to have more ulnar loops. 14 done in Mangalore population were found to have a higher frequency of whorls patterns followed by arch and least is loop pattern. Our study findings are not supporting this, it may be due to the ethnic & racial difference among the populations.…”

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Palmar & digital dermatoglyphic patterns in essential hypertension – A study in Puducherry population

Nancy¹,

Harisha²,

Vijaykishan³

et al. 2020

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Hereditary factor plays a major role in the aetiopathogenesis of essential hypertension. Aging and positive family history increase the risk of hypertension. Development of dermatoglyphic patterns are regulated by genetic factors. So, in this study, we made an attempt to study the co-relation between palmar, digital dermatoglyphic patterns in essential hypertensive patients and normal persons in the Puducherry population. 50 patients with essential hypertension who were attending medicine OPD & 50 healthy volunteer controls were taken for the study under the age group of 30-60years. Digital and palmar dermatoglyphic impressions of both hands in cases and controls were taken using the modified Purvis Smith method along with their complete personal details for further analysis. The documents were analyzed using a hand lens for fingertip pattern, "atd" angle, and Sydney(S) line. The study results were found to have significantly increased (p=0.018) in loop patterns in (R) hand and insignificant (p=0.056) in (L) hand of cases compared to controls. Arch patterns were significantly higher in (R) (p=0.030) & (L) (p=0.000) hands of cases then controls. Whorls patterns were found to be significantly higher in (R) & (L) hands of controls (p=0.001). Mean 'atd' angle was significantly increased (p=0.000, p=0.020) in both hands of cases. Presence of Sydney line was seen rarely & equally in cases and controls. Increased frequency of loops & arches pattern with increased 'atd' Angle can be used as an external marker in early detection of hypertension and to plan for effective preventive strategies in the Puducherry population.

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confidence: 86%

Palmar & digital dermatoglyphic patterns in essential hypertension – A study in Puducherry population

Nancy¹,

Harisha²,

Vijaykishan³

et al. 2020

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“…Thus, this study stressed upon the need to evaluate dermatoglyphic patterns with risk of development of hypertension. [ 1 ]…”

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“…The prevalence of hypertension cases is 59.9 5 and 69.9% per 1000 subjects among male and female subjects, respectively. [ 1 ]…”

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Dermatoglyphics and Cheiloscopy patterns in hypertensive and type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients

Mouneshkumar

Anand

Shilpa

et al. 2021

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension which bears no etiological reasons. It is found to affect approximately 90 to 95 percent of hypertensive individuals. Similarly, type 2 diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a genetically determined systemic condition with a close relation to familial medical history. Both of these conditions or diseases are closely linked with the process of ageing among various other inherited and genetically determined factors. Importantly, a positive family history increases disease risk manifolds. As there is increased risk of hypertension and development of type 2 diabetes in individuals with family history because of genetic factors, the study of co-relation between dermatoglyphics and hypertension can aid in early identification of individuals with a genetic predisposition towards developing hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Aim: The aim and objectives were as follows: (1) Analyze dermatoglyphic finger patterns; (2) Analyze cheiloscopic patterns; (3) Comparison of cheiloscopic and dermatoglyphic patterns with hypertension and type 2 diabetes; and (4) to determine if dermatoglyphics and/or cheiloscopic patterns can be used as tool(s) for pre-identification of inherited diseases. Materials and Methods: Total 300 study participants age range above 40 years were selected after obtaining informed consent. Lip patterns were recorded using a dark-colored lipstick and a transparent cellophane tape while finger print patterns were recorded using stamp ink-pad and by applying uniform finger pressure on blank paper sheet. Results and Observations: Cheiloscopic patterns analysis showed that the branched, straight, intersected, reticular followed by undifferentiated patterns were present in decreasing frequency among male patients while among female patients, branched, intersected, straight and reticular patterns were observed. However, no undifferentiated pattern was observed in female subjects. These findings were consistent with both diabetic as well as hypertensive patients. On the other hand, finger pattern analysis showed that ulnar loop was most frequently observed in both male and female patients with either hypertension or type 2 diabetes. Also, this was followed in decreasing order by arch type pattern, radial loop pattern and whorl pattern in both genders. Conclusion: It can be surmised from the study that both the finger prints and lip patterns can be used to ascertain predisposition to type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

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“…Also, there were significantly increased frequency of ulnar loops in hypertensive women and significantly decreased frequency of whorls in women with both diabetes and hypertension more than in women with hypertension alone [42]. In a different investigation, it was determined that the mean value of "atd" angle to be higher and the whorls to be significantly more frequent in hypertensives than in normotensives [43].…”

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Digito-palmar Dermatoglyphics as Biomarkers of Dental and Medical Disorders

Haroun

2019

SJO

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Digito-palmar dermatoglyphics is the study of the configurations and pattern-frequencies of the epidermal ridges on the palms and finger pads. They are ectodermal in origin, develop in early embryonic life, and remain unaltered throughout the rest of life. Fingerprints and handprints are widely used in criminology. Recently, digito-palmar dermatoglyphics have been utilized as biomarkers for detection of some dental, malignant, chromosomal, skin, ocular, and medical disorders.

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A “Handy” tool for hypertension prediction: Dermatoglyphics

Cited by 10 publications

References 8 publications

Palmar & digital dermatoglyphic patterns in essential hypertension – A study in Puducherry population

Palmar & digital dermatoglyphic patterns in essential hypertension – A study in Puducherry population

Dermatoglyphics and Cheiloscopy patterns in hypertensive and type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients

Digito-palmar Dermatoglyphics as Biomarkers of Dental and Medical Disorders

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