Pathophysiology of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Assessed by Videofluoroscopy in Patients with Dementia Taking Antipsychotics

Patients with dementia presented high prevalence and severity of videofluoroscopy signs of impaired efficacy and safety of swallow and a more severe impairment in airway protection mechanisms (higher PAS and LVC delay). Clinical practice should implement specific protocols to prevent OD and its complications in these patients. AP treatment did not significantly worsen swallowing impairments.