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Review
. 2021 Dec;16(9):1002-1008.
doi: 10.1177/17474930211017807. Epub 2021 Jun 6.

Treatment of post-stroke aphasia: A narrative review for stroke neurologists

Emilia Vitti  1 , Argye E Hillis  1
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Review

Treatment of post-stroke aphasia: A narrative review for stroke neurologists

Emilia Vitti et al. Int J Stroke. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

This review is intended to help physicians guide patients to optimal management of post-stroke aphasia. We review literature on post-stroke aphasia treatment, focusing on: (1) when and for whom language therapy is most effective, (2) the variety of approaches that can be effective for different individuals, and (3) the extent to which behavioral therapy might be augmented by non-invasive brain stimulation and/or medications.

Keywords: Ischaemic stroke; neurology; rehabilitation; stroke; therapy; treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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