The simple thumb test that can show hidden killer heart problem

An emergency doctor has flagged a one-minute DIY test that could reveal a 'ticking time bomb' killer heart condition.

Dr Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine expert from , said the hack, which involves stretching your thumb across the wrist, could indicate a high risk of suffering an aortic aneurysm.

This involves the aorta—the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body—bulging or swelling, risking a rupture.

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