By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn  | Email Introduction Hypertension, often described as the “silent killer,” remains one of the most important global health challenges of the 21st century. Affecting more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide, hypertension is both a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and a critical driver of chronic kidney disease (CKD) [1,2]. The relationship between blood pressure and renal health is bidirectional: uncontrolled hypertension damages the k

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common cardiovascular condition heavily correlated with hearing loss, although the exact mechanism is not fully understood. Early diagnosis of hypertension can help with early testing and management of hearing loss.

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