January 1, 2024PneumologiaOpen Access

Stroke-associated pneumonia: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management strategies

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FSFelicia Grizelda SuryatenggaraAtma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia EMEva Lydia MuntheCollege of Medicine & JNM Hospital

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Observational analysis highlights diagnostic challenges and management strategies for stroke-associated pneumonia, suggesting early screening may improve outcomes.

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Stroke-associated pneumonia significantly increases morbidity and mortality rates post-stroke, leading to a high burden on healthcare systems.
Diagnosis of stroke-associated pneumonia is complex due to overlapping symptoms with other complications, making it challenging to identify.
Pathophysiology involves a combination of neurological impairment and stroke-induced immunodepression, with risk factors like advanced age and comorbidities.
Effective management focuses on early screening for swallowing difficulties and preventive care, which can lead to better patient outcomes.

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Suryatenggara et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af658fad7bf08b1eae4f42 https://doi.org/10.2478/pneum-2025-0018

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Observational analysis highlights diagnostic challenges and management strategies for stroke-associated pneumonia, suggesting early screening may improve outcomes.

Stroke-associated pneumonia: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management strategies

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Stroke-associated pneumonia: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management strategies

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