Spontaneous Swallowing Frequency in Post-Stroke Patients with and Without Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a frequent complication after stroke (PSOD) that increases morbidity and mortality. Early detection of PSOD is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with acute stroke. In recent years, an association between reduced spontaneous swallowing frequency (SSF) and OD has been described. Likewise, the reduction of saliva substance P (SP) concentration has been associated with an increased risk of aspiration and a decrease in SSF. In this study we aimed to compare SSF, salivary SP concentration, hydration and nutritional status in post-stroke (PS) patients with and without OD. We included 45 acute PS patients (4.98 ± 2.80 days from stroke onset, 62.22% men, 71.78 ± 13.46 year). The Volume-Viscosity Swallowing Test (V-VST) was performed for clinical

SUBMITTER: Alvarez-Larruy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9034075 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature