The simple and fast swallowing function assessment in acute stroke patients.

Objective: The dysphagia associated pulmonary aspiration is one of the important reasons for mortality and morbidity in stroke. In this study, we evaluated the early swallowing functions of the acute ischemic stroke patients, and tried to choose the right way to start feeding with simple tests.

Methods: Seventy-three inpatients with acute stroke were included in this study.