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Cochlear Implantation Argumentative Analysis
As a result of aging, most of the elderly population, 60 years of age, have a condition referred to as presbycusis, otherwise known as age-related hearing loss (Lassaletta, Calvino, Snchez-Cuadrado, Prez-Mora, and Gaviln, 2015). Expected to increase, presbycusis is the second most common cause of disability in elders (Cuadrado et al., 2013). Thus, cochlear implants (CIs) have become a topic to discuss to the elderly population with sensorineural hearing loss of at least 70 dB, when hearing aids no longer benefit the patient’s speech discrimination. Although, CIs are beneficial for elderly patients, there are several controversial issues regarding implanting this particular population due to their duration of hearing loss, decreased physical and cognitive capabilities, and decreased communication might influence the outcomes (Cuadrado et al., 2013). Additionally, risks and benefits of CIs in the elderly population are considered due to the intake of anesthesia taken for the procedure (Cuadrado et al, 2013).
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