This condition is a serious consequence of stroke. Frequently, it occurs along with Aphasia.
Dysphagia is the bane of many stroke affected. Mr. Prasanna is very well known for his expertise in speech and swallowing related issues, including managing dysphagia. He is :
- Program Director & Clinical Lead – Dept of Onco-deglutology and Speech-Language Pathology, HCG Hospital , Bangalore
- Associate Editor in journal “Speech and Swallow
- Assistant Professor at Naseema Institute of Speech and Hearing
- Chief Technology and Patient Liaison Officer at Innaumation Medical Devices
- Visiting faculty at Sri Devaraja Urs College of Allied Health Sciences.
- Senate member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
- Founding Secretary of Society of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
- EC member of ISHA Bengalooru Chapter
- Task force member of Indian Federation of NeuroRehabilitation
The chat covered :
- Introduction to Swallowing and Dysphagia
- The spectrum of Stroke-Related Dysphagia
- Myths and facts
- Tips for patients and caregivers for safe swallow
- Interactions with attendees
This was a very useful chat, clearing up a lot of misconceptions. It was followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Here is the recording of this session on post-stroke Dysphagia on YouTube.
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