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Hypertension as a factor associated with hearing loss.
Luciana Lozza de Moraes Marchiori1, Eduardo de Almeida Rego Filho, Tiemi Matsuo
1Norte do Paraná University, Brazil. luciana.marchiori@.unopar.br
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|December 5, 2006
Summary
High blood pressure (hypertension) is significantly associated with hearing loss. This suggests hypertension accelerates age-related hearing impairment, highlighting the need for integrated care among specialists.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Audiology
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Hypertension is a prevalent global health issue.
- Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects a significant portion of the elderly population.
- The relationship between hypertension and hearing impairment requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between diagnosed hypertension and hearing loss.
- To determine if hypertension acts as a risk factor or accelerator for hearing impairment.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 154 hypertensive patients and 154 controls, aged 45-64.
- Hypertension assessed via blood pressure readings and questionnaires.
- Hearing evaluated using tonal threshold audiometry and audiological history.
- Non-conditional logistic regression analysis was employed.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between hypertension and hearing loss.
- Hypertension appears to accelerate the degenerative processes of the auditory system associated with aging.
- The findings indicate hypertension's detrimental effect on hearing function.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports a link between hypertension and hearing loss.
- This association necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving cardiologists, nephrologists, otorhinolaryngologists, and audiologists.
- Integrated management can address hearing alterations linked to hypertension.
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