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Systemic high blood pressure and inner ear dysfunction: a preliminary study.

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  • 1Departamento de Audiologia y Otoneurologia HG CMN La Raza, IMSS, Mexico.

Clinical Otolaryngology : Official Journal of ENT-UK ; Official Journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery
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Systemic arterial hypertension is linked to inner ear hearing loss, particularly cochlear dysfunction, even without noticeable vestibular issues. This study highlights potential silent hearing damage in hypertensive patients.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a prevalent condition with known cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.
  • The impact of SAH on the inner ear and its potential association with retinal vascular changes remains an area requiring further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between inner ear dysfunction and retinal vascular alterations in individuals with systemic arterial hypertension.
  • To determine if cochlear or vestibular impairments are associated with hypertensive retinopathy.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative, cross-sectional study involving 42 participants (21 with SAH, 21 controls), matched for age and sex.
  • Evaluated hearing and vestibular function using questionnaires, audiometry, distortion product otoacoustic emissions, and oculomotor/caloric tests.

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  • Assessed retinal vascular status via ophthalmoscopy using the modified Scheie classification.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypertensive individuals showed significantly poorer hearing thresholds at 8 kHz and a higher incidence of abnormal otoacoustic emissions compared to controls.
    • Retinal vascular compromise was observed in 43% (second degree) and 24% (first degree) of hypertensive patients.
    • A significant correlation was found between the severity of retinal vascular compromise and hearing thresholds at 8 kHz.

    Conclusions:

    • Systemic arterial hypertension is associated with cochlear dysfunction, potentially due to underlying vascular disease.
    • These auditory impairments may be subclinical and present without overt vestibular symptoms.
    • The findings suggest a link between hypertensive vascular disease affecting the cochlea and the retina.