Early predictors of dysphagia in ischemic stroke patients.

Daniele MattavelliFrancesco MeleIlaria CovaSilvia RosaPierluigi BertoraSimone PomatiNicole PizzorniAntonio SchindlerLeonardo Pantoni

Published in: European journal of neurology (2023)

We defined dysphagia predictors and developed a score to evaluate dysphagia risk during stroke unit stay. In this setting, cognitive impairment is not a predictor of dysphagia. Early dysphagia assessment may help planning future rehabilitative and nutrition strategies.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
end stage renal disease
atrial fibrillation
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
physical activity
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
current status
patient reported outcomes
blood brain barrier