Sreevidya Sherla*, Alekya N, Bandla Lenin Babu and Mohd Abdul Razaaq

Department of ASLP, Helen Keller’s Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled Children, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

*Corresponding Author: Sreevidya Sherla, Associate Professor, Department of ASLP, Helen Keller’s Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled Children, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

Received: April 19, 2025; Published: May 05, 2025

Abstract

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition characterized by the thickening of the heart muscle, potentially causing symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, and fainting. However, its relationship with hearing loss remains underexplored. The study titled "Hearing Loss - An Under diagnosed Condition in Individuals with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)" investigates this connection by conducting detailed audiological assessments. The results revealed a significant increase in pure tone averages in HCM patients (p < 0.05), indicating higher levels of hearing loss. Moreover, speech recognition thresholds and discrimination scores were notably poorer in the HCM group. Tympanometry showed normal middle ear function, notably, otoacoustic emissions were absent, and the signal-to-noise ratios were much lower than those in healthy controls. These findings suggest that mild hearing loss, affecting the cochlea and brainstem, is common in individuals with HCM. The study highlights the need for further research to explore the mechanisms and clinical implications of this association.

Keywords:Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; Hearing Loss; Audiological Assessments; Tympanometry; Oto Acoustic Emissions

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Citation

Citation: Sreevidya Sherla., et al. “Hearing Loss - An Under Diagnosed Condition in Individuals with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.6 (2025): 03-09.

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