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Lapa S, Schwingshackl A, Frank U, Rosenow F, Mann C, Strzelczyk A. Transient postictal dysphagia in older adults with focal structural epilepsy. Epilepsia 2024; 65:1374-1382. [PMID: 38456606 DOI: 10.1111/epi.17914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Seizures can cause transient neurological symptoms, such as hemiparesis and aphasia. However, temporary swallowing changes leading to postictal dysphagia have not been previously described. Therefore, this study evaluated the presence of swallowing disorders following seizure. In addition, dysphagia severity and duration of any recovery from dysphagic symptoms were investigated. METHODS The local clinical database of all fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) examinations performed from 2008 to 2019 was screened for patients diagnosed with seizures, but excluding patients with intensive care unit admission or intubation >24 h. Patient charts were evaluated to identify preexisting dysphagia or potential concurrent medical causes for dysphagia, including hyponatremia, increased intracranial pressure, sepsis, or other encephalopathies associated with infections, or other possible causes at the time of admission. Patients receiving >.5 defined daily doses of benzodiazepines or neuroleptics were also excluded. Age, sex, seizure semiology and etiology, comorbidities, concurrent pneumonia, and dysphagia course during hospitalization were evaluated as predictors of the occurrence of dysphagia or its potential duration. RESULTS We identified 41 patients with dysphagia following a seizure, without evidence of any concurrent cause of swallowing dysfunction. These patients all presented with focal structural epilepsy, they had a mean age of 79 ± 11.3 years (range = 44-95 years), and 21 were women. The mean Elixhauser Comorbidity Score was 4.8. Hospital-acquired pneumonia was detected in 21 patients (51.2%). FEES diagnosed mild and severe dysphagia in 21 (51.2%) and 20 (48.8%) patients, respectively. Dysphagia improved significantly (p = .001) during hospitalization, persisting for an average of 3.9 days (median = 3 days, SD = 2.07 days, range = 1-8 days). SIGNIFICANCE Dysphagia is a potential transient neurological deficit following seizure. Our findings suggest that older patients, with focal structural epilepsy, are at risk for postictal dysphagia. Further studies are needed to ascertain the prevalence, complications, and predictors of postictal dysphagia. Dysphagia screening may improve early detection in patients with relevant risk factors, as well as reduce the occurrence of aspiration pneumonia.
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- Sriramya Lapa
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Linguistic Department, Swallowing Research Lab, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Schaefer JH, Luft F, Seiler A, Harborth E, Kaffenberger S, Polkowski C, Foerch C, Lapa S. Prevalence, recovery and phenotype of dysphagia in patients with ischaemic cerebellar stroke. Eur J Neurol 2024:e16303. [PMID: 38634169 DOI: 10.1111/ene.16303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Swallowing is a complex task, moderated by a sophisticated bilateral network including multiple supratentorial regions, the brainstem and the cerebellum. To date, conflicting data exist about whether focal lesions to the cerebellum are associated with dysphagia. Therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate dysphagia prevalence, recovery and dysphagia pattern in patients with ischaemic cerebellar stroke. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients consecutively admitted to an academic stroke centre with ischaemic stroke found only in the cerebellum was performed. The presence of dysphagia was the primary end-point and was assessed by a speech-language pathologist, according to defined criteria. Dysphagia pattern was evaluated by analysing the videos of the flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. Brain imaging was used to identify lesion size and location associated with dysphagia. RESULTS Between January 2016 and December 2021, 102 patients (35.3% female) with a mean age of 52.8 ± 17.3 years were included. Thirteen (12.7%) patients presented with dysphagia. The most frequently observed flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing phenotype was premature spillage (n = 7; 58.3%), whilst significant residues or aspiration did not occur. One patient died (7.7%); the other patients showed improvement of dysphagia and one patient (7.7%) was discharged with dietary restrictions. CONCLUSIONS Although the involvement of the cerebellum in deglutition has become increasingly evident, isolated lesions to the cerebellum are less likely to cause clinically relevant and persisting dysphagia compared to other brain regions. The observed dysphagia pattern shows a lack of coordination and control, resulting in premature spillage or fragmented bolus transfer in some patients.
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- Jan Hendrik Schaefer
- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Communication Disorders, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department of Neurology, RKH Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Pinho J, Meyer T, Mall B, Maring B, Döpp A, Becker J, Wehner A, Thissen S, Schumann-Werner B, Nikoubashman O, Wiesmann M, Schulz JB, Werner CJ, Reich A. Early flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing after mechanical thrombectomy in stroke patients. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2024; 11:757-767. [PMID: 38217067 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aims of the study were to (1) characterize the findings of flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT); (2) analyse the screening performance of the Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA); and (3) study the impact of FEES-defined dysphagia on 3-month outcomes. METHODS This single-centre study was based on a local registry of consecutive acute ischaemic stroke patients undergoing MT during a 1-year period. Patients received FEES within 5 days of admission regardless of the result of dysphagia screening. We compared baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with and without FEES-defined dysphagia. We collected 3-month modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and individual index values of the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D-iv). Using univariable and multivariable regression analyses we predicted 3-month outcomes for presence of dysphagia and for FEES-defined dysphagia severity. RESULTS We included 137 patients with a median age of 74 years, 43.1% were female, median NIHSS was 12 and successful recanalization was achieved in 92.7%. Stroke-associated pneumonia occurred in 8% of patients. FEES-defined dysphagia occurred in 81% of patients. Sensitivity of the SSA as a dysphagia screening was 67%. Presence of dysphagia and increasing severity of dysphagia were independently associated with increasing 3-month mRS score. Increasing dysphagia severity dysphagia was independently associated with lower EQ-5D-iv. INTERPRETATION Early FEES-defined dysphagia occurs in four in every five patients undergoing MT. SSA has a suboptimal dysphagia screening performance. Presence of dysphagia and increasing dysphagia severity predict worse functional outcome and worse health-related quality-of-life.
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- João Pinho
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Neurology and Geriatrics, Johanniter-Krankenhaus Genthin-Stendal GmbH, Stendal, Germany
- Institute of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia Research, Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- JARA-BRAIN Institute Molecular Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH and RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Neurology and Geriatrics, Johanniter-Krankenhaus Genthin-Stendal GmbH, Stendal, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Hu X, Pu M, Wang Z, Yu J, Wu X, Cheng J, Chen C, Yin H, Yang T, Zhang Z, Zhao L, Xie P, Li Q. Clinical and imaging predictors of dysphagia and swallowing ability recovery in acute ischemic stroke. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:621-629. [PMID: 36301361 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06470-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Dysphagia is one of the most common complications of acute ischemic stroke, and prediction of dysphagia is crucial for post-stroke treatment. We aimed to identify predictors of dysphagia and swallowing function recovery following ischemic stroke and to investigate dysphagia-associated lesion location. METHODS We prospectively enrolled patients with acute ischemic stroke confirmed on diffusion-weighted imaging. All patients received swallowing evaluation within 48 h after admission. Follow-up oral intake ability was measured on 7 and 30 days after stroke onset. Voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping was performed to determine locations associated with dysphagia. RESULTS Of 126 patients included in the final analysis, 23 patients (18.3%) were classified as initial dysphagia. The presence of facial palsy (P = 0.008) and larger white matter hyperintensity (WMH) volume (P = 0.003) was associated with initial dysphagia. Initial risk of aspiration assessed by Any2 score (P = 0.001) at baseline was identified as independent predictor for dysphagia at day 7. Patients with higher Any2 score (P < 0.001), aphasia (P = 0.013), and larger WMH volume (P = 0.010) were less likely to have a full swallowing function recovery at 1 month. Acute infarcts in right corona radiata and right superior longitudinal fasciculus were correlated with impaired recovery of swallowing ability at 1 month. CONCLUSIONS Initial risk of aspiration was identified as risk factor for short-term and long-term dysphagia. Aphasia and larger WMH volume were revealed to be significant predictors for swallowing function recovery at 1 month. Right corona radiata was identified as an essential brain area for dysphagia.
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- Xiao Hu
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment On Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment On Brain Functional Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China.
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Lapa S, Neuhaus E, Harborth E, Neef V, Steinmetz H, Foerch C, Reitz SC. Dysphagia assessment in ischemic stroke after mechanical thrombectomy: When and how? Front Neurol 2022; 13:1024531. [PMID: 36504648 PMCID: PMC9726734 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1024531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Dysphagia is a frequent symptom in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Endovascular treatment (EVT) has become the standard of care for acute stroke secondary to large vessel occlusion. Although standardized guidelines for poststroke dysphagia (PSD) management exist, they do not account for this setting in which patients receive EVT under general anesthesia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate PSD prevalence and severity, as well as an appropriate time point for the PSD evaluation, in patients undergoing EVT under general anesthesia (GA). Methods We prospectively included 54 AIS patients undergoing EVT under GA. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) was performed within 24 h post-extubation in all patients. Patients presenting significant PSD received a second FEES-assessment to determine the course of dysphagia deficits over time. Dysphagia severity was rated according the Fiberoptic Dysphagia Severity Scale (FEDSS). Results At first FEES (FEES 1) assessment, performed in the median 13 h (IQR 5-17) post-extubation, 49/54 patients (90.7%) with dysphagia were observed with a median FEDSS of 4 (IQR 3-6). Severe dysphagia requiring tube feeding was identified in 28/54 (51.9%) subjects, whereas in 21 (38.9%) patients early oral diet with certain food restrictions could be initiated. In the follow up FEES examination conducted in the median 72 h (IQR 70-97 h) after initial FEES 34/49 (69.4%) patients still presented PSD. Age (p = 0.030) and ventilation time (p = 0.035) were significantly associated with the presence of PSD at the second FEES evaluation. Significant improvement of dysphagia frequency (p = 0.006) and dysphagia severity (p = 0.001) could be detected between the first and second dysphagia assessment. Conclusions PSD is a frequent finding both immediately within 24 h after extubation, as well as in the short-term course. In contrast to common clinical practice, to delay evaluation of swallowing for at least 24 h post-extubation, we recommend a timely assessment of swallowing function after extubation, as 50% of patients were safe to begin oral intake. Given the high amount of severe dysphagic symptoms, we strongly recommend application of instrumental swallowing diagnostics due to its higher sensitivity, when compared to clinical swallowing examination. Furthermore, advanced age, as well as prolonged intubation, were identified as significant predictors for delayed recovery of swallowing function.
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- Sriramya Lapa
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,*Correspondence: Sriramya Lapa
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Qiu X, Yao XJ, Han SN, Wu YY, Ou ZJ, Li TS, Zhang H. Acupuncture Reduces the Risk of Dysphagia in Stroke Patients: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study. Front Neurosci 2022; 15:791964. [PMID: 35069105 PMCID: PMC8770751 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.791964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) affects the quality of life in stroke patients, impairs their rehabilitation ability, and causes other complications following stroke. Currently, there is currently some understanding of PSD risk factors, but its protective factors remain largely unknown. Objective: To analyze the effects of acupuncture (AP) on dysphagia in stroke patients and explore its potential as a preventive therapy. Methods: Patients with a diagnosis of stroke from 2010 to 2019 were selected and followed until 2020, utilizing factors such as age, gender, stroke location, stroke type, and baseline comorbidity. To compare the incidence of dysphagia, equal numbers of stroke patients treated with and without AP (n = 1,809) were matched by 1:1 propensity scoring. The Cox proportional hazards model and Kaplan-Meier method were used to assess the risk of dysphagia as an outcome measure. Results: The stroke patients treated with AP had a lower risk of dysphagia after adjusting for age, gender, stroke location, stroke type, and baseline comorbidity [adjusted hazard ratio (AHR) = 0.43, 95% confidence interval = 0.37-0.49] compared with those in the non-AP cohort. AP also decreased the risk of PSD among different gender groups. The risk ratios were AHR = 0.45 and AHR = 0.33 for males and females, respectively. AP also reduced the risk for PSD among different age groups. The risk ratios were AHR = 0.20, AHR = 0.37, AHR = 0.41, and AHR = 0.45 for the 18-39, 40-59, 60-79, and >80 years-old groups. Regarding stroke types (ischemic, hemorrhagic, and mixed type), patients treated with AP had a lower risk (AHR = 0.47, 0.28 and 0.17, respectively). With respect to stroke location, the risk of PSD in AP-treated patients was decreased regardless of location: brain stem (AHR = 0.41), diencephalon (AHR = 0.13), or multiple lesions (AHR = 0.40), the risk of PSD in AP-treated patients was decreased. For all baseline comorbidities, AP attenuated the risk of dysphagia. The cumulative incidence of dysphagia was remarkably lower in the AP group than in the non-AP group (log-rank test, P = 0.000). Limitations: First, this was a single-center clinical retrospective study. Second, we did not classify the severity of stroke and dysphagia. Third, all data were extracted manually. Lastly, the sample size was relatively small. Thus, future studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to verify our findings. Conclusion: Acupuncture treatment attenuates the risk of dysphagia in stroke patients. Future research should increase the sample size and elaborate further on the details of the AP protocol.
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- Xuan Qiu
- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Are Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Screening Tests Effective in Preventing Pneumonia? J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11020370. [PMID: 35054063 PMCID: PMC8780873 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11020370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia, a clinical condition that indicates difficulty in moving food and liquid from the oral cavity to the esophagus, has a markedly high prevalence in the elderly. The number of elderly people with oropharyngeal dysphagia is expected to increase due to the aging of the world's population. Understanding the current situation of dysphagia screening is crucial when considering future countermeasures. We report findings from a literature review including citations on current objective dysphagia screening tests: the Water Swallowing Test, Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability, and the Gugging Swallowing Screen. Pneumonia can be predicted using the results of the screening tests discussed in this review, and the response after the screening tests is important for prevention. In addition, although interdisciplinary team approaches prevent and reduce aspiration, optimal treatment is a challenging. Intervention studies with multiple factors focusing on the elderly are needed.
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Hess F, Foerch C, Keil F, Seiler A, Lapa S. Association of Lesion Pattern and Dysphagia in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke 2021; 52:2921-2929. [PMID: 34000833 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.032615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Felix Hess
- Department of Neurology (F.H., C.F., A.S., S.L.), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology (F.H., C.F., A.S., S.L.), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology (F.K.), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology (F.H., C.F., A.S., S.L.), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology (F.H., C.F., A.S., S.L.), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Protocols and assessment procedures in fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: an updated systematic review. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 88:445-470. [PMID: 33895102 PMCID: PMC9422708 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Assessments of neurological populations do not demonstrate standardization in swallowing videoendoscopy. Need for standardization of VED protocols for patient diagnosis and management. None of the studies used the same protocol. The quality of the studies varied widely mainly in their methodologies and protocols.
Introduction Neurological alterations can generate swallowing disorders and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing is one of the tests performed for its diagnosis, as well as assistance in dysphagia management. Objective To identify and describe a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing standardized protocol for the neurological adult population and its stages. Methods Systematic review registered on the PROSPERO platform (CRD42018069428), carried out on the websites: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and Scielo; published between 2009 and 2020. Randomized clinical trials, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies were included. Two independent judges evaluated the study design and extracted the data from the selected studies. Doubts regarding inclusion or not of the studies were evaluated by a third judge. Scientific articles included were those with adult neurological remained patients with outcomes: (1) diagnosis of swallowing disorder (2) change in sensitivity in laryngeal region (3) penetration of food offered (4) aspiration of food offered. Results 3724 articles were initially selected, after personalized search for patients with neurological alterations 101 studies remained. In the end, 21 qualitative studies from 2009 to 2020 remained in the systematic review and they were described in detail and compared. Seven articles used protocols of the institutions in which the research took place and four mentioned using the same protocol. The reliable reproducibility of the protocols is feasible only in three of the articles, even presenting different protocols. Conclusion There is no standard or validated protocol to assess the swallowing function of adults with neurological diseases.
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Michel A, Verin E, Hansen K, Chassagne P, Roca F. Buccofacial Apraxia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, and Dementia Severity in Community-Dwelling Elderly Patients. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2021; 34:150-155. [PMID: 32292086 DOI: 10.1177/0891988720915519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Apraxia occurs frequently in patients with dementia. Buccofacial apraxia (BFA) characteristics have been less investigated than limb or speech apraxia. An association between BFA and oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in old patients with dementia has not yet been explored. We aimed to assess the prevalence of BFA in patients with dementia and evaluate the relationship between BFA, OD, and dementia. We have prospectively included 117 outpatients with dementia referred to a geriatric consultation. Oropharyngeal dysphagia was diagnosed using the volume viscosity swallowing test (V-VST). Buccofacial apraxia was evaluated by miming 7 meaningless gestures. A complementary geriatric assessment of 6-domains completed the evaluation. Buccofacial apraxia was present in 54 (48.6%) patients. Proxies reported OD more frequently in the group of patients with BFA compared to the group without (P = .04). Prevalence of OD assessed with the V-VST was similar between patients with and without apraxia (P = .9). Patients with BFA had a significant lower Mini-Mental State Examination suggesting a more severe cognitive decline (18.1 ± 4.5 vs 15.8 ± 5, P = .01), a lower activities of daily living relative to disabilities (5 ± 0.8 vs 4.3 ± 1.3, P = .001), and had a lower gait speed that indicated frailty (P = .03).In conclusion, our results indicate a relationship between BFA and severity of dementia, disability, and frailty with no significant association between BFA and OD.
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- Anne Michel
- Department of Geriatrics, 55052Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France.,Department of Geriatrics, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Kalk, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, 55052Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 61059Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics, 55052Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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Lapa S, Foerch C, Singer OC, Hattingen E, Luger S. Ischemic Lesion Location Based on the ASPECT Score for Risk Assessment of Neurogenic Dysphagia. Dysphagia 2020; 36:882-890. [PMID: 33159258 PMCID: PMC8464570 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-020-10204-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dysphagia is common in patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarctions and associated with malnutrition, pneumonia, and mortality. Besides bedside screening tools, brain imaging findings may help to timely identify patients with swallowing disorders. We investigated whether the Alberta stroke program early CT score (ASPECTS) allows for the correlation of distinct ischemic lesion patterns with dysphagia. We prospectively examined 113 consecutive patients with acute MCA infarctions. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) was performed within 24 h after admission for validation of dysphagia. Brain imaging (CT or MRI) was rated for ischemic changes according to the ASPECT score. 62 patients (54.9%) had FEES-proven dysphagia. In left hemispheric strokes, the strongest associations between the ASPECTS sectors and dysphagia were found for the lentiform nucleus (odds ratio 0.113 [CI 0.028–0.433; p = 0.001), the insula (0.275 [0.102–0.742]; p = 0.011), and the frontal operculum (0.280 [CI 0.094–0.834]; p = 0.022). A combination of two or even all three of these sectors together increased relative dysphagia frequency up to 100%. For right hemispheric strokes, only non-significant associations were found which were strongest for the insula region. The distribution of early ischemic changes in the MCA territory according to ASPECTS may be used as risk indicator of neurogenic dysphagia in MCA infarction, particularly when the left hemisphere is affected. However, due to the exploratory nature of this research, external validation studies of these findings are warranted in future.
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- Sriramya Lapa
- Department of Neurology, Neurovascular Research Group, Goethe University Hospital Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Neurovascular Research Group, Goethe University Hospital Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Neurovascular Research Group, Goethe University Hospital Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Neurovascular Research Group, Goethe University Hospital Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528, Frankfurt, Germany.
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Wu C, Qin Y, Lin Z, Yi X, Wei X, Ruan Y, He J. Prevalence and Impact of Aphasia among Patients Admitted with Acute Ischemic Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:104764. [PMID: 32173230 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Aphasia is one of the most severe symptoms in stroke patients, affecting one-third of acute stroke patients. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and outcomes of aphasia in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). METHODS We computed the weighted prevalence of aphasia in AIS patients using the 2003 to 2014 National Inpatient Sample databases. Crude regression model, multivariable regression model, and propensity score matching were used to evaluate the impact of aphasia on the clinical outcomes in AIS patients. We performed the Subpopulation Treatment Effect Pattern Plot (STEPP) analyses in propensity score matching cohort to visually display the effect of interaction between aphasia and age on the clinical outcomes. RESULTS A total of 16.93% of 4,339,156 AIS patients identified were with aphasia. The proportion of patients with comorbid aphasia increased from 13.34% in 2003 to 21.94% in 2014 (P < .0001). The results of both multivariable regression model and propensity score matching analyses indicated aphasia in AIS as a risk factor for in-hospital deaths. Aphasia was linked to prolonged length of stay (0.66 day, P < .0001) and high hospitalization cost ($971.35, P < .0001). In the STEPP analyses, in-hospital mortality rate increased with age, and the rate was higher in patients with aphasia, but the ratios decreased with an increase in age. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of comorbid aphasia with AIS is increasing, and it has a significant impact on clinical outcomes. Additionally, aphasia shows a greater impact on survival and medical burden among young patients with AIS.
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- Cheng Wu
- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of cardiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China; Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Buhmann C, Flügel T, Bihler M, Gerloff C, Niessen A, Hidding U, Nienstedt JC, Pflug C. Is the Munich dysphagia Test–Parkinson's disease (MDT-PD) a valid screening tool for patients at risk for aspiration? Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2019; 61:138-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2018.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Xu Z, Gu Y, Li J, Wang C, Wang R, Huang Y, Zhang J. Dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia in elderly hospitalization stroke patients: Risk factors, cerebral infarction area comparison. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2019; 32:85-91. [PMID: 30223382 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-170801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Stroke is the most common neurological disease that is associated with deglutition disorders. The aim of this study was to analyze dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia risk factors in post-stroke elderly inpatients. METHOD We consecutively enrolled 212 stroke patients over sixty years of age from July 2014 to June 2015. Seventeen patients were eliminated. Stroke patients' demographics, clinical symptoms and biochemistry data were collected. Modified water swallowing test was used for the assessment of deglutition difficulty. These inpatients were classified into two groups: territorial anterior circulation infarction (n= 114) and territorial posterior circulation infarction (n= 82). Finally, dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia risk factor were analyzed between these two groups. RESULT Number of previous cerebral infarction, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, masticatory muscle paralysis, abolition of gag reflex were correlated with the deglutition difficulty in these patients. In addition, NIHSS score (p= 0.017) and dysphagia (p= 0.02) were correlated with aspiration pneumonia. CONCLUSION In stroke inpatients over sixty years of age, it is necessary to distinguish the patients with multiple previous cerebral infarctions, high NIHSS score, masticatory muscle paralysis, and abolition of gag reflex for early detection and rehabilitation of dysphagia.
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- Zeqin Xu
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital and Institute of Vascular Surgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital and Institute of Vascular Surgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital and Institute of Vascular Surgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital and Institute of Vascular Surgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital and Institute of Vascular Surgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital and Institute of Vascular Surgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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Rofes L, Muriana D, Palomeras E, Vilardell N, Palomera E, Alvarez-Berdugo D, Casado V, Clavé P. Prevalence, risk factors and complications of oropharyngeal dysphagia in stroke patients: A cohort study. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2018; 30:e13338. [PMID: 29573064 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a prevalent poststroke condition with severe complications and increased mortality. Poststroke OD prevalence varies among studies and there is little evidence of its related risk factors and associated complications. OBJECTIVE to evaluate the prevalence of OD after stroke and the risk factors and associated complications. METHODS We performed a prospective longitudinal study of stroke patients consecutively admitted to a general hospital. OD was diagnosed with the volume-viscosity swallow test (V-VST). Demographic, functional status and topographical and clinical variables of stroke were collected to assess risk factors for OD. We evaluated functional status, mortality, respiratory infections, and readmissions 3 and 12 months after stroke. A multivariate regression analysis determined associated risk factors for OD and for each outcome variable. KEY RESULTS We included 395 stroke patients with a 45.06% prevalence of OD on admission. OD was independently associated with age (OR = 1.05; CI = 1.02-1.08), previous stroke (OR = 2.40; CI = 1.00-5.79), severity using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (OR = 3.52; CI = 1.57-7.87) and volume of the lesion (OR = 1.02; CI = 1.01-1.03). OD after stroke was an independent risk factor for prolonged hospital stay (P = .049; β = 0.938) and institutionalization after discharge (OR = 0.47; CI = 0.24-0.92); OD was an independent risk factor for poorer functional capacity (OR = 3.00; CI = 1.58-5.68) and increased mortality (HR = 6.90; CI = 1.57-30.34) 3 months after stroke. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES Poststroke OD is prevalent and associated with poor short and long term prognosis. Stroke severity and patient status before stroke were more relevant to OD than lesion location. Systematic screening programs and early OD management could significantly improve poststroke patient outcome.
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- L Rofes
- Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurology Unit, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurology Unit, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurology Unit, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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A Validated Swallow Screener for Dysphagia and Aspiration in Patients with Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2018; 27:1897-1904. [PMID: 29571756 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2018.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early detection of dysphagia is critical to reducing hospital complications and length of stay in patients with various types of strokes. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the DePaul Hospital Swallow Screener (DHSS) tool to assess for dysphagia in patients with stroke. METHODS This prospective observational study investigated patients admitted to a comprehensive stroke center. The DHSS is composed of a questionnaire containing 8 nonswallow items and a water swallow test. All patients admitted under a standard stroke protocol are screened by the nursing staff using the DHSS and then objectively evaluated by a speech-language pathologist using the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA). Validity measures and reliability through Cohen's κ-coefficient with associated 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS A total of 224 patients completed the DHSS and had at least 1 MASA score. The overall Content Validity Index score for the DHSS was .92. Compared with the MASA dysphagia cutoff value, the DHSS had a specificity of 93% and a sensitivity of 69%, and compared with the MASA aspiration risk cutoff value, the DHSS had a specificity of 90% and a sensitivity of 70%. Stratified analysis for those with any documented stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) compared with those admitted with transient ischemic attack or no stroke yielded similar sensitivity and specificity in both dysphagia and aspiration risk. CONCLUSION The DHSS is a valid and reliable swallow screening tool with moderate agreement, high specificity, and reliable predictive values when compared with the MASA.
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Henke C, Foerch C, Lapa S. Early Screening Parameters for Dysphagia in Acute Ischemic Stroke. Cerebrovasc Dis 2017; 44:285-290. [PMID: 28903096 DOI: 10.1159/000480123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dysphagia is a frequent symptom in patients with acute stroke. It is associated with malnutrition, aspiration and mortality. The identification of early screening parameters for dysphagia promptly leading to a professional swallowing examination is therefore of utmost importance. This study aimed to detect early and easily assessable predictors of dysphagia in a large cohort of patients with acute ischemic stroke. METHODS Our analysis was based on data from a prospective in-hospital registry. Patients with ischemic stroke were included over the course of 3 years. Patients were scheduled to undergo a clinical swallowing investigation within the first 24 h after hospital admission. Step-wise multivariate logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of dysphagia in general and of pneumonia in particular. RESULTS 1,646 patients with ischemic stroke were included. Stroke severity in terms of higher National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) values (p < 0.001), male gender (p = 0.006) and higher age (p < 0.001) independently predicted dysphagia. A receiver operating characteristics analysis revealed an NIHSS cut-off value of 4.5 for optimal differentiation between patients with and without dysphagia (sensitivity 0.77; specificity 0.77). Dysphagia (p < 0.001), male gender (p = 0.002), higher NIHSS scores (p < 0.001) and higher age (p = 0.002) were factors that were independently associated with pneumonia. The NIHSS cut-off value for differentiating between patients with and without pneumonia was 5.5 (sensitivity 0.91; specificity 0.67). CONCLUSIONS Stroke severity in terms of NIHSS is a simple and reliable predictor of dysphagia. Patients with NIHSS values ≥5 should be quickly directed towards a professional swallowing examination. Dysphagia was confirmed to be a strong predictor of pneumonia.
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- Christian Henke
- Department of Neurology, HELIOS HSK Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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Seder DB, Bösel J. Airway management and mechanical ventilation in acute brain injury. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2017; 140:15-32. [PMID: 28187797 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63600-3.00002-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Patients with acute neurologic disease often develop respiratory failure, the management of which profoundly affects brain physiology and long-term functional outcomes. This chapter reviews airway management and mechanical ventilation of patients with acute brain injury, offering practical strategies to optimize treatment of respiratory failure and minimize secondary brain injury. Specific concerns that are addressed include physiologic changes during intubation and ventilation such as the effects on intracranial pressure and brain perfusion; cervical spine management during endotracheal intubation; the role of tracheostomy; and how ventilation and oxygenation are utilized to minimize ischemia-reperfusion injury and cerebral metabolic distress.
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- D B Seder
- Department of Critical Care Services, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Chen PC, Chuang CH, Leong CP, Guo SE, Hsin YJ. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of the water swallow test for screening aspiration in stroke patients. J Adv Nurs 2016; 72:2575-2586. [PMID: 27237447 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the water swallow test for screening aspirations in stroke patients. BACKGROUND The water swallow test is a simple bedside screening tool for aspiration among stroke patients in nursing practice, but results from different studies have not been combined before. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to provide a synthetic and critical appraisal of the included studies. DATA SOURCES Electronic literature in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and other sources were searched systemically in this study. Databases and registers were searched from inception up to 30 April 2015. REVIEW METHODS This systematic review was conducted using the recommendations from Cochrane Collaboration for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy. Bivariate random-effects models were used to estimate the diagnostic accuracy across those studies. The tool named Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2) was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. RESULTS There were 770 stroke patients in the 11 studies for the meta-analysis. The water swallow test had sensitivities between 64-79% and specificities between 61-81%. Meta-regression analysis indicated that increasing water volume resulted in higher sensitivity but lower specificity of the water swallow test. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review showed that the water swallow test was a useful screening tool for aspiration among stroke patients. The test accuracy was related to the water volume and a 3-oz water swallow test was recommended for aspiration screening in stroke patients.
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- Po-Cheng Chen
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi Campus, Taiwan. .,Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center, Chiayi, Taiwan.,College of Nursing and Graduate Institute of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Sarabia-Cobo CM, Pérez V, de Lorena P, Domínguez E, Hermosilla C, Nuñez MJ, Vigueiro M, Rodríguez L. The incidence and prognostic implications of dysphagia in elderly patients institutionalized: A multicenter study in Spain. Appl Nurs Res 2016; 30:e6-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2015.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Revised: 06/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Brodsky MB, Suiter DM, González-Fernández M, Michtalik HJ, Frymark TB, Venediktov R, Schooling T. Screening Accuracy for Aspiration Using Bedside Water Swallow Tests: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Chest 2016; 150:148-63. [PMID: 27102184 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.03.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hospitalizations for aspiration pneumonia have doubled among older adults. Using a bedside water swallow test (WST) to screen for swallowing-related aspiration can be efficient and cost-effective for preventing additional comorbidities and mortality. We evaluated screening accuracy of bedside WSTs used to identify patients at risk for dysphagia-associated aspiration. METHODS Sixteen online databases, Google Scholar, and known content experts through May 2015 were searched. Only prospective studies with patients ≥ 18 years of age given WST screenings validated against nasoendoscopy or videofluoroscopy were included. Data extraction used dual masked extraction and quality assessment following Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines. RESULTS Airway response (eg, coughing/choking) with or without voice changes (eg, wet/gurgly voice quality) was used to identify aspiration during three different bedside WSTs. Pooled estimates for single sip volumes (1-5 mL) were 71% sensitive (95% CI, 63%-78%) and 90% specific (95% CI, 86%-93%). Consecutive sips of 90 to 100 mL trials were 91% sensitive (95% CI, 89%-93%) and 53% specific (95% CI, 51%-55%). Trials of progressively increasing volumes of water were 86% sensitive (95% CI, 76%-93%) and 65% specific (95% CI, 57%-73%). Airway response with voice change improved overall accuracy in identifying aspiration. CONCLUSIONS Currently used bedside WSTs offer sufficient, although not ideal, utility in screening for aspiration. Consecutive sips with large volumes in patients who did not present with overt airway responses or voice changes appropriately ruled out risk of aspiration. Small volumes with single sips appropriately ruled in aspiration when clinical signs were present. Combining these bedside approaches may offer improved screening accuracy, but further research is warranted.
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- Martin B Brodsky
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
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- College of Health Sciences, Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Hospitalist Program, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- National Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rockville, MD
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- National Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rockville, MD
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- National Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rockville, MD
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Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) have been recognized by the WHO as a medical disability associated with increased morbidity, mortality and costs of care. With increasing survival rates and ageing of the population, swallowing disorders and their role in causing pulmonary and nutritional pathologies are becoming exceedingly important. Over the past two decades, the study of oropharyngeal dysphagia has been approached from various disciplines with considerable progress in understanding its pathophysiology. This Review describes the most frequent manifestations of oropharyngeal dysphagia and the clinical as well as instrumental techniques that are available to diagnose patients with dysphagia. However, the clinical value of these diagnostic tests and their sensitivity to predict outcomes is limited. Despite considerable clinical research efforts, conventional diagnostic methods for oropharyngeal dysphagia have limited proven accuracy in predicting aspiration and respiratory disease. We contend that incorporation of measurable objective assessments into clinical diagnosis is needed and might be key in developing novel therapeutic strategies.
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- Nathalie Rommel
- KU Leuven, Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Centre for Gastrointestinal Sciences, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Clinical Sciences Building, Salford Royal Hospital, Eccles Old Road, Salford M6 8HD, UK
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