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Evaluation of hearing level in patients on long term aspirin therapy

Apar Pokharel1, Sangita Bhandary1

  • 1ENT Department, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal.

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|August 10, 2018
PubMed

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Aspirin, commonly used for heart conditions, does not cause hearing loss or tinnitus. Advanced age is a more significant risk factor for hearing impairment than aspirin therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Aspirin is frequently prescribed for cardiovascular diseases like myocardial ischemia.
  • The potential ototoxic effects of aspirin therapy require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare hearing status in cardiovascular disease patients on long-term aspirin therapy versus age-matched controls.
  • To determine if aspirin intake is associated with hearing loss or tinnitus.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, comparative study involving 182 patients on long-term aspirin and 221 age-matched controls not taking aspirin.
  • Evaluation of hearing status in both groups.

Main Results:

  • Age was identified as a more significant risk factor for hearing loss than aspirin intake.
  • No significant difference in audiological problems was observed between the groups when controlling for confounding factors.

Conclusions:

  • Low-dose, antiplatelet aspirin therapy is not associated with hearing loss or tinnitus.
  • Age, hypertension, and diabetes are more critical factors influencing hearing status in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Keywords:
aspirincardiovascular diseasessensorineural hearing loss

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