Swallowing Abnormalities after Acute Stroke: A Case Control Study

Dysphagia is a common and potentially fatal complication of acute stroke. However, the underlying pathophysiology, especially the relative importance of motor and sensory dysfunction, remains controversial. We conducted a case control study of 23 acute stroke patients (mean age = 72 yr) at a median of 6 days poststroke and 15 healthy controls (mean age = 76 yr). We used novel methods to assess swallowing in detail, including a timed...