Treatment of post-stroke aphasia: A narrative review for stroke neurologists. Issue 9 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vitti, Emilia; Hillis, Argye E
• Is Part Of: International journal of stroke. Volume 16:Issue 9(2021)
• Page Start: 1002
• Page End: 1008
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Ischaemic stroke -- neurology -- rehabilitation -- stroke -- therapy -- treatment; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1177/17474930211017807
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-4930

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.