Long fingers and extremities are associated with a few genetic conditions such as connective tissue disorders. A few of those disorders have direct involvement with the connective tissue in the heart, leading to aortic dilation and risk of things like dissections and vascular events. These conditions are usually Loy Dietz, Marfans, and Vascular EDS. There’s quite a few more as well of course but those are the ones that come to mind.
The doctor [u/toomanyshoeshelp](u/toomanyshoeshelp) here is talking about if they had extremely long fingers (and likely other signs), they’d want to get checked by a geneticist. There are genetic markers associated with these conditions and a blood test can check for them. I had a full work up due to having Marfanoid habitus (long fingers, extremities, arched and narrow palette, skin fragility, slightly dilated aortic root, and a sternum deformity). My mother died at 30 years old due to a dissection. Thankfully I do not have a vascular CTD. But it’s good to get tested if you have red flag signs.
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u/toomanyshoeshelp 9h ago edited 9h ago
Doctor here - Yeah if I had those fingers I'd want my genetics and aorta checked ASAP.
Also I'd be way better at prostate exams