The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion. The heart is associated with many cardiovascular diseases which include heart attack, arteriosclerosis, hemorrhagic stroke, rheumatic heart disease and among others. 

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Generally, people particularly ladies fall victims to cardiovascular diseases due to the daily unhealthy habits like smoking and among others which are not good for the heart and overall body as well. 

 Here are weird signs that your heart might be in bad shape and you should not ignore. 

Clubbed fingernails

Clubbed fingernails is a strange condition whereby the fingernails become wider, thicker and change in shape. In short, your fingernails have abnormal and strange growth. The condition happens across both hands. Biologically, it is due to failure of the heart to pump oxygenated blood to the fingers hence causing the condition.  

Rotten gums and loose teeth

If you have rotten gums and loose teeth, then probably your heart might be in bad shape. The condition is associated with bad breath, bleeding gums, and other teeth-related problems. It is reported that rotten gums are caused by bacteria. This bacteria, in turn, penetrates into the bloodstreams causing inflammation into blood vessels. Hence leading to cardiovascular diseases. 

Blue lips

It is also a sign that reveals your heart might be in bad shape. The lips can take on red color however blue color in most instances. This is due to failure of the heart to pump sufficient oxygenated blood to the mouth regions. Thus, leading to blue lips. 

Creased earlobes

The condition is also known as Frank's sign, an American scientist who discovered the condition. It is primely characterized by marks made by folding or doubling, wrinkles on the earlobes. Creased earlobes is also an indicator that your heart is in bad shape.