Did
you know that heart health and hearing
health are connected?
It’s
true! Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin has revealed a
link between hearing and cardiovascular health. Actually, the two
often intermingle. It appears that a healthy cardiovascular system
has a positive effect on hearing. Because the inner ear is so
sensitive to blood flow, it’s possible that abnormalities in the
cardiovascular system can be discovered here before it is apparent in
other areas of the body.
This
blood flow sensitivity actually means that inadequate blood flow can
cause damage to your hearing. Hearing
loss could even be the result of damaged blood vessels in the
inner ear. Unfortunately, unlike other structures in our bodies, the
inner ear lacks a backup of blood flow supply, making it vulnerable
to damage.
Researchers
at the Medical College of Wisconsin found correlations between
certain audiometric patterns and arterial disease. These certain
patterns could suggest the presence or potential development of
cardiovascular disease. It’s an important discovery because it’s
led many hearing professionals to recognize that the ear may be the
window into the heart.
Additional
heart disease risk factors that can increase the risk for hearing
loss include a sedentary lifestyle, increased body mass index and a
large waist circumference. Individuals should include a hearing
evaluation in their annual medical screenings if they are over the
age of 40, especially if they have risk factors for developing heart
disease or have already been diagnosed.
To
schedule a hearing test please call Evolution
Hearing at our Charlottesville, VA location, 434-260-8007 or at
our Raleigh, NC location, 919-670-3258 today.
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