Longitudinal cohort study shows that asymmetric hearing loss is associated with increased stroke risk in older adults, suggesting a potential vascular link.
Asymmetric hearing loss was associated with incident stroke after adjustment for demographic and health related factors. These findings suggest that hearing asymmetry may reflect vascular vulnerability in older adults and may be a useful indicator in risk assessment strategies.
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