As a doctor, you may generally begin by asking patients whether they have ever had a hearing test. In addition to referring patients to a hearing experience trial and encouraging them to seek treatment for hearing problems, doctors should also inform them about the risks of neglecting hearing loss and highlight the importance of preventing potentially life-threatening complications.
Extensive research has shown that hearing health is closely related to cardiovascular health.
Abnormal cardiovascular health may lead to insufficient blood circulation, causing damage to the blood vessels in the inner ear. The inner ear is highly sensitive to blood flow, and for this reason, abnormalities are often observed in low frequencies. All low-frequency hearing abnormalities may be warning signs of cardiovascular disease according to research findings.
Low-frequency abnormalities associated with cardiovascular disease were examined by audiologists who tested 1,168 patients to confirm cardiovascular health. This study covered participants of all ages and monitored the relationship between hearing patterns and cardiovascular changes.
“This research was conducted on 90 participants from cardiology and geriatric clinics. Each participant underwent a full hearing examination.
The results showed that low-frequency hearing loss is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and age-related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol.
Low-frequency hearing loss is also linked to the following cardiovascular conditions:
• Cerebrovascular changes (stroke and transient ischemic attack)
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Aortic disease
• Myocardial ischemia
In conclusion, the relationship between cardiovascular conditions can be observed through identifiable hearing patterns.”
Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently published a study in a U.S. medical journal stating that exercise can help reduce the risk of hearing loss in women. At the same time, the research also found that a higher body mass index (BMI) and a larger waist circumference are associated with a greater risk of hearing loss.
【 There is evidence indicating that declines in cardiovascular health can negatively affect hearing… improving cardiovascular health may enhance hearing, especially in younger adults. 】
Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease are more likely to experience hearing loss; therefore, they should also undergo hearing evaluations. In addition, they discovered connections between low-frequency hearing loss and various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Over the past 60 years, many studies have indicated the negative effects of deteriorating cardiovascular health on both the peripheral and central auditory systems, as well as the potential positive impact on cognitive neural function in individuals with cardiovascular issues. Some studies have found that elderly individuals who experience improvements in cognitive function and cardiovascular health show a clear relationship. If this relationship is further confirmed, we may have a potential solution for older patients with sensorineural hearing loss.
Currently, certain types of hearing damage are found to have strong associations with stroke and peripheral artery disease. Since hearing loss is considered a high-risk indicator, patients with hearing impairment are classified as high-risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease. They should be considered for appropriate evaluation and treatment. If a patient is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, regular hearing tests are recommended, along with the use of hearing aids to reduce hearing deterioration and improve quality of life — which is especially important for elderly patients. They should understand the importance of informing their doctors about their hearing loss status, particularly low-frequency hearing loss, as it may signal cardiovascular disease.
In practice, low-frequency hearing loss is an indicator of cardiovascular disease or other emerging conditions.
Patients with low-frequency hearing loss are classified as high-risk for cardiovascular disease and should be referred for appropriate care.
Different types of hearing damage are strongly associated with stroke and peripheral artery disease, and can be effectively used to screen high-risk groups.”
Patients with low-frequency hearing loss are classified as a high-risk group for cardiovascular disease.
Doctors often check older adults regularly, recommending vision tests and monitoring medications to see if they have any effects…
As a doctor, you may start by asking patients whether they have ever had a hearing test.
เราใช้คุกกี้เพื่อพัฒนาประสิทธิภาพ และประสบการณ์ที่ดีในการใช้เว็บไซต์ของคุณ คุณสามารถศึกษารายละเอียดได้ที่ นโยบายความเป็นส่วนตัว และสามารถจัดการความเป็นส่วนตัวเองได้ของคุณได้เองโดยคลิกที่ ตั้งค่า