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Is atrial fibrillation a risk factor for hearing loss?
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Artuklu University, Mardin, Turkey. zerkif75@gmail.com.
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|June 15, 2023
Summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to hearing loss. Patients with AF showed significantly poorer hearing thresholds and otoacoustic emission results compared to controls, indicating AF is a hearing risk factor.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Cardiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia.
- Hearing loss is a growing public health concern.
- The relationship between AF and hearing impairment requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and hearing loss.
- To compare audiological outcomes in patients with and without AF.
Main Methods:
- Fifty patients diagnosed with AF and 50 controls were included.
- Pure-tone audiometry (PTA) thresholds were measured across various frequencies.
- Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) and Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAEs) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- AF patients exhibited significantly lower PTA thresholds at 3, 4, and 6 kHz.
- Worse hearing and TEOAE results were observed in AF patients from 1 to 4 kHz.
- Significantly lower TEOAE and DPOAE amplitudes were found in AF patients at multiple frequencies.
Conclusions:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is identified as a significant risk factor for hearing loss.
- These findings suggest a potential link between cardiac health and auditory function.
- Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications.
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