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This study aims to assess the prevalence and risk factors of silent dysphagia in stroke survivors and explore its clinical implications.

February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract DP125: Silent Dysphagia After Stroke: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications from a Pilot Cohort Study

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A pilot cohort study reveals silent dysphagia prevalence in stroke survivors, suggesting improved detection may enhance care.

This study aims to assess the prevalence and risk factors of silent dysphagia in stroke survivors and explore its clinical implications.
Cross-sectional analysis of individuals at least 3 months post-ischemic stroke.
Participants completed the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) and videofluoroscopic swallow studies.
Classification into dysphagia groups: no dysphagia, overt dysphagia, and silent dysphagia.
Statistical evaluations included descriptive statistics, Fisher’s exact tests, and Spearman correlations.
Silent dysphagia identified in 16% of participants.
Majority of silent dysphagia cases were male, with no significant difference in lesion location among groups.
Weak correlations found between EAT-10 scores and DIGEST scores.

Krekeler et al. (2026) studied this question.

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