
Unlocking the Hidden Threat: How the Thumb Test Can Reveal Aortic Aneurysm Risk
A straightforward thumb test has emerged as a potential tool for detecting a hidden aortic aneurysm, which can be life-threatening if left untreated, as revealed by recent research. This innovative screening method, devised by experts at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Aortic Institute, entails positioning your hand as if signaling to halt and then extending your…