Simple Thumb Test Could Indicate The Likelihood You're Harboring An Aortic Aneurysm

https://www.iflscience.com ^ | May 25, 2021 | Rachael Funnell

[Jeff Chandler]

This one small trick . . .

[Maine Mariner]

An aortic aneurysm was the cause of death for my father at 81. He was a very heavy smoker which I understand can worsen the condition.

[Bell Bouy II]

so do you bring the thumb over on its own or use the other hand to stretch it over as the test says “stretch” it over.

[old curmudgeon]

Those of us who have arthritis in their hands will never test positive.

[Edward Teach]

Live long and prosper.

Oh wait...

[Bob434]

So that’s how I’m gonna die

[Red Badger]

Doesn’t apply to Vulcans............. two hearts.............

[Skywise]

You need to be more… flexible!

[Bob434]

I think you have to employ the US the of war team to pull the thumb across the hand

I wasn’t sure either, but I can go beyond te edge without needing to stretch it across the hand

[sauropod]

bkmk

[NWFree]

I’m surprised I can’t do it with big hands and long fingers but that’s a good thing.

[Kickass Conservative]

Well, I’m screwed.

You would think the EKG I had last Month would have caught this.

I wonder what the PWSTS* thinks of this Test?

(*People With Short Thumbs Society)

[Track9]

Im Italian. I have lots of hand signals. They help me Not have a heart attack.

[Dutch Boy]

I had mine checked with CT scans and a 3D ultrasound.

[sageburn]

Oh thank goodness! My thumb barely goes halfway across, guess I can continue to smoke too much and drink in excess.

[rlmorel]

Okay, how many people, upon entering this thread, were holding their hand up in front of them...:)

[dainbramaged]

In 2010 I had diverticular problems and a CT scan revealed aneurysms on my aorta and both of my iliac arteries. They were monitored each year until reaching 5 centimeters which is the size where repair is necessary.
All of them have been sleeved with these small fittings that cost $10K each, done thru an artery near the groin with no invasive open surgery.
Good as new? I don't know - but I'm still on the right side of the grass.

[digger48]

Bullschitt

My father, my brother and I all had AAAs

Not a one was detectable until found while testing for other things

[TornadoAlley3]

I’m right on the edge.