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Digit Ratio (Ratio of Second and Fourth Digit Lengths) in Turkish Male Patients with Myocardial Infarction

Miyokard Enfarktüsü Geçiren Türk Erkek Hastalarda İkinci ve Dördüncü Parmak Oranının Değerlendirilmesi

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407–411
Publication Date
2022-10-11
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Conclusion: No differences were found in 2D:4D digit ratios of both hands in Turkish male patients with MI history and were not associated with cardiovascular risk factors and MI localization

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Digit ratio (ratio of second and fourth digit lengths or 2D:4D) is assumed to be negatively correlated with prenatal testosterone level.
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Key Findings & Data:Prenatal hormonal exposure is associated with various diseases in adulthood; however, data regarding the relationship between 2D:4D ratios and myocardial infarction (MI) localization and demographic characteristics of male patients with a history of MI is limited.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: No differences were found in 2D:4D digit ratios of both hands in Turkish male patients with MI history and were not associated with cardiovascular risk factors and MI localization
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Objective: Digit ratio (ratio of second and fourth digit lengths or 2D:4D) is assumed to be negatively correlated with prenatal testosterone level. Prenatal hormonal exposure is associated with various diseases in adulthood; however, data regarding the relationship between 2D:4D ratios and myocardial infarction (MI) localization and demographic characteristics of male patients with a history of MI is limited. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the association between 2D:4D ratios and history of MI in male patients in respect to cardiovascular risk factors and MI localization. Methods: The ratios of 2D:4D of both hands of 140 consecutive male patients with a history of MI were measured and recorded. The right and left-hand 2D:4D ratios were compared among different age groups, cardiovascular risk factors, and MI localization. Results: The average age of participants was 57.56±11.27 years, 13.6% (n=19) of cases were 30-45, 32.1% (n=45) were 46-55, 28.6% (n=40) were 56-65, and 25.7% (n=36) were over 65 years old. Average digit ratio of the right and left hand were 0.98±0.05 cm and 0.96±0.04 cm, respectively. The right versus left 2D:4D was not statistically different according to any age groups, cardiovascular risk factors, and MI localization (p>0.05). Conclusion: No differences were found in 2D:4D digit ratios of both hands in Turkish male patients with MI history and were not associated with cardiovascular risk factors and MI localization

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Amaç: İkinci parmak ve 4. parmak (2D:4D) oranının doğum öncesi testesteron seviyesi ile negatif ilişki gösterdiği düşünülmektedir. Doğum öncesi hormon seviyelerinin yetişkinlikte pek çok hastalık ile birlikte olmasına rağmen, 2D:4D oranı ile miyokardiyal enfartüs (MI) lokalizasyonu ve MI anamnezi olan erkek hastaların demografik özellikleri hakkındaki veriler sınırlıdır. Bu çalışmada MI anamnezi olan erkek hastalarda 2D:4D oranı ile kardiyovasküler risk faktörleri ile MI lokalizasyonu arasındaki olası ilişkileri değerlendirmeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: MI anamnezi olan ardışık 140 erkek hastanın 2D:4D oranı ölçüldü. Sağ ve sol el 2D:4D oranı kardiyovasküler risk faktörleri, MI lokalizasyonu ve yaş grupları açısından değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Ortalama yaş 57,56±11,27 yıl idi. Hastaların %13,6 (n=19) yaşı 30-45 yıl, %32,1 (n=45) yaşı 46-55 yıl, %28,6 (n=40) yaşı 56-65 yıl ve %25,7 (n=36) 65 yaş üstü idi. Sağ el ve sol el 2D:4D ölçümleri sırası ile 0,98±0,05 ve 0,96±0,04 cm olarak saptandı (p>0,05). Her iki el 2D:4D oranı yaş gruplarına, koroner arter hastalığı risk faktörlerine ve MI lokalizasyonuna göre farklılık göstermedi. Sonuç: MI geçirmiş olan Türk erkek hastalarda her sağ-sol el 2D:4D oranı, kardiyovasküler risk faktörleri ve MI lokalizasyonu açısından fark gözlenmemiştir.

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Yıldız, C., Çağlar, F. N. T., Coşkun, E. Ç. (2022). Digit Ratio (Ratio of Second and Fourth Digit Lengths) in Turkish Male Patients with Myocardial Infarction. Bakırköy Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 17 - Sayı: 4, 407–411. https://ajindex.com/articles/460014

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