Background Dysphagia (swallowing problems), which is common after stroke, is associated
with increased risk of death or dependency, occurrence of pneumonia, poor quality of life …

Purpose The purpose was to describe aspiration pneumonia in the context of other lung
infections and aspiration syndromes and to distinguish between the main scenarios …

Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is present in more than 50% of acute stroke patients, increases
the risk of complications, in particular aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and dehydration …

This article represents the update of the European Stroke Initiative Recommendations for
Stroke Management. These guidelines cover both ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic …

Aspiration pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly who are
hospitalized or in nursing homes. Multiple risk factors for pneumonia have been identified …

This article represents the update of the European Stroke Initiative Recommendations for
Stroke Management. These guidelines cover both ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic …

Background—Pneumonia is an important complication of ischemic stroke and increases
mortality 3-fold. Five guidelines recommend a dysphagia screen before oral intake. What …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice and Practice Economics Committee. The …

Background and Purpose We sought to observe the type, timing, and frequency of
complications occurring in hospitalized patients after an acute stroke. Methods In a single …

Robbins JA, Kays SA, Gangnon RE, Hind JA, Hewitt AL, Gentry LR, Taylor AJ. The effects of
lingual exercise in stroke patients with dysphagia. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of …