Prevalence of Dysphagia in Patients with Heart Failure

Abstract

Background:Dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, represents a significant health concern as it can lead to severe health events such as aspiration pneumonia, choking, and malnutrition. With the global increase in the aging population, reports of dysphagia have emerged not only in common causative conditions like stroke but also in a range of other disorders. Notably, an increasing number of cases have been documented where patients with heart failure develop dysphagia following hospitalization. Understanding the prevalence and implications of dysphagia in individuals with heart failure is believed to contribute to the advance swallowing rehabilitation practices.Objective and Review Questions:The purpose of this scoping review is to identify the prevalence of dysphagia in hospitalized heart failure patients and to identify its related factors. The research question for this review is “What is the prevalence of dysphagia and its related factors in heart failure patients?”</p