Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a multifactorial condition that has the potential to affect inner ear function, thereby leading to sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus. As the population ages, there is an increasing prevalence of sudden auditory impairment and auditory disorders. Therefore, it is essential to investigate this connection. are....
Audiologists should consider asking about hypertension history during case history intake, as this review supports a potential association between high blood pressure and sensorineural hearing loss or tinnitus — though it does not establish causation or change current clinical protocols.
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions globally; clarifying its association with inner ear dysfunction could influence audiological screening practices and referral pathways.
- 01Review follows STROBE (observational study reporting) guidelines to assess hypertension–tinnitus–hearing loss links.
- 02Proposed mechanism involves inner ear dysfunction secondary to vascular changes from high blood pressure.
- 03Sensorineural hearing loss (damage to the inner ear or hearing nerve) and tinnitus are both examined as outcomes.
- 04Published in the International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology.
- 05Findings may have implications for cardiovascular risk screening in audiology clinics.
Systemic arterial hypertension is associated with sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus via inner ear dysfunction.
studypartially supported- PMID
- 42077934
- DOI
- 10.1055/s-0046-1818563.
- Journal
- International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
- Publication type
- review
- Evidence level
- 2a
- Population
- Adults with systemic arterial hypertension evaluated for tinnitus and hearing loss
- Intervention
- Systemic arterial hypertension (exposure)
- Comparator
- Normotensive individuals
Primary outcomes
Association between hypertension and sensorineural hearing loss; Association between hypertension and tinnitus