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Audiological Profile in Patients of Chronic Stable Angina with Hearing Loss

Pooja Dwivedi1, Surendra Kumar Kanaujia1, Amrita Srivastava1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|March 12, 2025
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Chronic stable angina is linked to sensorineural hearing loss, particularly affecting low frequencies. The duration of angina correlates with hearing impairment, emphasizing the need for audiological screening in cardiovascular care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Audiology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease impacts cochlear blood flow and hearing.
  • Limited research exists on hearing loss in chronic stable angina (CSA) patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the relationship between hearing loss and CSA.
  • Correlate hearing loss type/extent with CSA severity/duration.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 150 patients (35-55 years) with CSA.
  • Otoscopic examination and pure-tone audiometry for hearing assessment.
  • NYHA criteria for angina severity classification; chi-square tests for analysis.

Main Results:

  • 14% had bilateral hearing loss (mild to moderately severe); 6% had unilateral hearing loss.
  • Observed hearing loss was sensorineural, characterized by low-frequency loss.
  • CSA duration influenced hearing thresholds; no relation to drug therapy.

Conclusions:

  • A significant association exists between CSA and sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Early detection and prevention of hearing loss in CSA patients are crucial.
  • Integrating audiologists into cardiovascular care can improve patient management.

Keywords:
Chronic stable anginaCoronary artery diseaseHearing lossPure tone audiometrySensorineural hearing loss

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