stroke awareness
![Stroke Lingo: Part 2](https://content.blog.neofect.com/us/2020/02/swallow.jpg)
Stroke Lingo
Stroke Lingo Part 2: Swallowing Changes After StrokeTo continue our discussion about tricky stroke-related terms, let’s talk about some words that relate to swallowing disorders that can occur after a stroke.
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NIHSS
What is the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)?The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a clinical assessment of stroke severity. Results from this measure can help predict a patient's recovery and determine their medical course following acute stroke.