HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Do Doctors Hold Your Thyroid Cartilage Between Their Forefinger And Thumb ?

Why do doctors hold your thyroid cartilage between their forefinger and thumb and ask you to swallow? The reason I m asking this in heart diseases is because I seen a cardiologist do it.
Wed, 16 Dec 2009
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
She is not holding the thyroid cartilage---she is palpating the thyroid itself to check for enlargement or nodules. Thyroid dyscrasias (low or high thyroid conditions) can contribute to cardiac conditions, including cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias.
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Heart disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Do Doctors Hold Your Thyroid Cartilage Between Their Forefinger And Thumb ?

She is not holding the thyroid cartilage---she is palpating the thyroid itself to check for enlargement or nodules. Thyroid dyscrasias (low or high thyroid conditions) can contribute to cardiac conditions, including cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias.