Condition: Stroke, Acute · Dysphagia · Pneumonia · Sponsor: Cairo University
BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is one of the most life-threatening stroke complications. Dysphagic stroke patients are at increased risk of aspiration pneumonia. Pneumonia accounts for at least 10% of post stroke deaths within 30 days of hospitalization after stroke. rTMS is effective in improving post-stroke dysphagia and swallowing coordination after stimulation of the unaffected hemisphere, however it's efficacy on the prevalence of pneumonia has not yet been examined. Purpose of the study: To determine the effect of adding low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to conventional oropharyngeal physical therapy program on the prevalence of aspiration pneumonia in in patients with post stroke dysphagia.
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Engy B. Moustafa, PhD · 00201099445112 · engybm.saleh@cu.edu.eg
Moshera H. Darwish, PhD · 00201015163617 · dr.moshera11@yahoo.com
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