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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Neurology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-020-01733-0 |