Impact of the systematic use of the volume-viscosity swallow test in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: a retrospective study

Impact of the systematic use of the volume-viscosity swallow test in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Dysphagia is common after stroke. Patients with dysphagia have a higher risk of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) and poor outcomes. Early detection of dysphagia is necessary to identify and manage patients at high risk of aspiration. The aim of the study was to assess the impact...

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Main Authors: Zhu-Yun Liu, Xiao-Pei Zhang, Miao-Miao Mo, Ri-Chun Ye, Cai-Xia Hu, Min-Qing Jiang, Man-Qiu Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Dysphagia
Ischaemic stroke
Swallow screening
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-020-01733-0

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