The Association Between Asymmetric Hearing Loss and Stroke Risk: Findings from a Longitudinal Cohort Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Association Between Asymmetric Hearing Loss and Stroke Risk: Findings from a Longitudinal Cohort Analysis

  • By

  • Yajing Wu

  • Kaixuan Tang

  • Jiaxin Fang

  • Shaojie Li

  • January 24, 2026

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    Stroke is a leading global health issue, with 11.9 million new cases and 7.25 million deaths reported in 2021.

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    Asymmetric hearing loss (AHL) is prevalent in 3% to 25% of adults and may indicate underlying vascular issues.

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    Individuals with AHL face greater communication challenges, loneliness, and depressive symptoms, which may elevate stroke risk.

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    Research indicates that AHL could serve as an early indicator of subclinical vascular pathology, warranting further investigation.

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    This study aims to explore the relationship between AHL and incident stroke risk in adults aged 50 and older.

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The Association Between Asymmetric Hearing Loss and Stroke Risk: Findings from a Longitudinal Cohort Analysis

  • by Yajing Wu, Kaixuan Tang, Jiaxin Fang, Shaojie Li

  • January 24, 2026

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