Dysphagia after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke: A propensity-matched 20-year analysis of the national inpatient sample

Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common and debilitating complication of acute stroke associated with increased mortality and morbidity.1,2 Globally, 12.2 million strokes occur every year and 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke within their lifetime.3 Of these, 87% of strokes are considered ischemic strokes (AIS) and 10% are hemorrhagic (ICH), both of which are associated with dysphagia as an adverse event.4 Recent studies have found that the prevalence of long-term PSD ranges from 42-50% and was an independent risk factor for prolonged hospital stay, institutionalization after discharge, poorer functional outcomes and increased mortality.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 4, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Vikram Vasan, Trevor A. Hardigan, Muhammad Ali, Margaret Downes, Alex Devarajan, Christina P. Rossitto, Braxton R. Schuldt, Ian C. Odland, Christopher P. Kellner, Johanna T. Fifi, J. Mocco, Shahram Majidi Source Type: research