Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Elias S SabaAustin R SwisherGhedak N AnsariAlexander Rivero

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Patients presenting with SSNHL have a significantly higher risk of concomitant diabetes, hypertension, and higher total cholesterol in comparison to matched controls. This may indicate a higher cardiovascular risk profile in this population. More prospective and matched cohort studies are needed to understand the role of cardiovascular risk factors in SSNHL.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
blood pressure
glycemic control
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
arterial hypertension