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Frequency and factors associated with dysphagia in stroke
Aline Mansueto Mourão1, Stela Maris Aguiar Lemos1, Erica Oliveira Almeida1
1Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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|April 14, 2016
Summary
Half of acute stroke patients experience dysphagia, a severe swallowing disorder. A prior stroke history significantly increases the risk of developing dysphagia after a subsequent stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Clinical Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Dysphagia is a common complication following acute stroke.
- Understanding its prevalence and associated factors is crucial for patient management.
- Early identification and intervention can mitigate risks like aspiration pneumonia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of dysphagia in patients with acute stroke.
- To identify clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with dysphagia post-stroke.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 100 acute stroke patients.
- Data collection included sociodemographic and clinical variables.
- Clinical swallowing evaluation using the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS).
Main Results:
- Dysphagia occurred in 50% of the stroke patient cohort.
- The majority of dysphagia cases were severe.
- A history of previous stroke was the only significant associated factor (p=0.02).
Conclusions:
- Dysphagia is highly prevalent after acute stroke.
- Previous stroke history is a significant risk factor for developing dysphagia.
- Stroke location and pathophysiology did not appear to influence dysphagia occurrence or severity.
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