Dysphagia is one of the many complications of stroke. It is common and is an independent
marker of outcome. Dysphagia management is important. Although the speech and …

Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, is a common problem in patients affected by stroke
and its management is an important aspect of stroke rehabilitation and reducing the risk of …

This article reviews the advancements that have occurred, primarily in the last decade, in the
management and treatment of swallowing disorders related to stroke. An overview of …

Now with videos! Dysphagia Following Stroke, Third Edition is a practical and easy-to-use
resource for clinicians treating swallowing disorders in the stroke population. The authors …

Swallowing disorders are common, potentially serious sequelae of stroke. The
pathophysiology of swallowing impairments is highly complex, so evaluation and treatment …

Dysphagia affects the vast majority of acute stroke patients. Although it improves within 2
weeks for most, some face longstanding swallowing problems that place them at risk for …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a frequent occurrence following stroke. The length of acute
care hospitalization, however, has decreased over time with many individuals weak and frail …

Background. Dysphagia is a common problem in acute stroke patient. Aspiration pneumonia
increases in this group. Swallowing therapy is immediately conducted in a stable stroke …

Swallowing dysfunction is common after stroke. More than 50% of the 665,000 stroke
survivors will experience dysphagia acutely of which approximately 80,000 will experience …

Dysphagia is an impairment of swallowing associated with neurological diseases, including
stroke. Identification is vitally important but can be difficult because stroke patients with …