Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Are you aware that your cardiovascular health can be an indicator of hearing health? And vice versa?

Our cardiovascular system is made up of our heart, arteries and veins. A number of studies show that having a healthy cardiovascular system tends to make it more likely that a person will have good hearing.

It makes sense, then, that when blood flow to the inner ear is compromised and blood vessels are damaged, it’s more likely that a hearing impairment will develop. The fact is that the functioning of the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow that an audiogram (a graph showing the results of a test of the hearing ability of each ear) may actually represent a screening test for those at risk for peripheral arterial disease, which is a circulatory problem caused by narrowing arteries that reduces blood flow to limbs. In fact, some cardiovascular doctors believe that patients with low-frequency hearing loss should be regarded as at risk for cardiovascular events, and appropriate referrals be considered.

If you believe you have a hearing loss please give us a call. As a Doctor of Audiology, Brenda’s practice focus is broad enough to provide hearing healthcare in a manner that arms you with the information you need to optimize overall hearing health and wellness.

Posted at 03:51 PM