A study to evaluate the association between cardiovascular disease and its risk factors with hearing loss.

Aim: The aim of the present study was assessing association between cardiovascular disease and its risk factors with hearing loss. Methods: The present observational study consisted of 70 patients with CVDs of both genders. Prior consent was taken by all the participants before the start of the study. Data such as name, age, gender etc. were recorded. The hearing thresholds were measured in decibels hearing level (dB HL) at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 kHz, along with the word recognition score (WRS). The audiologist’s assessment of the type of hearing loss was also recorded. Results: The research included 64.29% men and 35.71% women. Simple and complex linear regressions predicted HFPTA from hypertension, CVA, and CAD. Simple regression showed that only coronary artery disease predicted HFPTA, with an impact of 4.87 dB HL. Multiple regression showed no risk factor for HFPTA. LFPTA has simple and multivariate regressions. From greatest to least connection with hearing loss, simple regressions predicted coronary artery disease and CVA with effect values of 6.54- and 5.03- dB HL. Predictive risk variables were not found by multiple regression. Conclusion: Cardiovascular risk factors and illness were linked to poorer hearing and faster hearing loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]