17 Nov 2011
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) urges people
with cardiovascular disease to get their hearing checked
out.
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI)
has urged people with cardiovascular disease to get their hearing
checked out as a result of the growing body of research claiming
that individuals' hearing health and cardiovascular health may be
connected.
The development comes in recognition of
World Heart Day, which took place on September 29th and was first
launched back in 2000 in a bid to increase awareness and prevention
of heart disease and stroke across the globe. When combined, the
two are the world's leading cause of death, with 17.1 million lives
claimed each year.
Research has found that there may be a link
between a healthy cardiovascular system and healthy ears; it is no
surprise that the health of one part of the body significantly
impacts the health of another part. Studies have revealed that
hearing loss can result from inadequate blood flow to the inner ear
and the upset of the organ's blood vessels.
The inner ear is extremely sensitive to
blood flow and consequently provides the perfect body part to
detect abnormalities in the condition of blood vessels, compared to
other parts of the body that aren't as sensitive.
Dr Sergei Kochkin, BHI's executive
director, said: "Heart disease poses a tremendous health threat
throughout the world. Yet, an alarming number of people don't
understand how serious the threat of heart disease is to them
personally or how closely intertwined it is with other health
conditions, such as hearing health. We urge people to learn about
heart disease, identify their risks, and take action today to
protect their health."
If you think you may have a hearing loss why not take our
online hearing check questionnaire or book an
appointment to have a hearing test at your nearest
Amplifon branch.
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