Predictors and lesion patterns of dysphagia and swallowing outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dysphagia is a common complication following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and is associated with an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia and poor outcomes.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore associated lesion patterns and contributing factors of post-ICH dysphagia, and predict dysphagia outcomes following ICH.

Design

A multicenter, prospective study.

Methods

Patients with ICH from two stroke centers within 72 h of symptom onset received baseline bedside swallowing evaluations. Dysphagia-related lesion patterns were identified using support-vector regression-based lesion-symptom mapping. Predictors of swallowing impairment on the 7th and 30th day, as well as stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP), were determined through multiple logistic regressio

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744628 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature