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Detecting dysphagia after stroke: signs and symptoms

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Detecting dysphagia after stroke: signs and symptoms

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Detecting dysphagia after stroke

Dysphagia affects around 4 in 10 patients with acute stroke and has been linked to aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, longer hospital stays and higher mortality. In this video from ESOC 2025, Prof. Alexander Tsiskaridze explains how swallowing works, who is most at risk of dysphagia after stroke, and how to detect it early.

What you will learn

  • How the swallowing network works and why stroke can disrupt it
  • Key risk factors and clinical signs that may suggest dysphagia
  • Why screening before any oral intake is recommended for all stroke patients
  • How bedside tests, such as the water swallow test and GUSS, can help
  • The role of clinical swallowing examination, videofluoroscopy and flexible endoscopy
  • Why early screening matters for preventing pneumonia

Watch the full video

Watch the full video to discover a practical, step-by-step approach to detecting dysphagia in stroke patients, from simple bedside screening to instrumental assessment. Learn how timely screening may help prevent complications and support safe nutrition after stroke.

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