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Date Submitted:
12/10/07
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Early Assessments of Dysphagia and Aspiration Risk in Acute Stroke Patients
Description:
Background and Purpose— Dysphagia is common after stroke and is a marker of poor prognosis. Early identification is important. This article reviews the merits and limitations of various assessment methods available to clinicians.
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