Handout

Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Changes After Carotid Endarterectomy

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Print Resource — US LETTER — 2 PAGES

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

DysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaVoice
Help patients understand why carotid endarterectomy can sometimes lead to changes in voice, speech, or swallowing. This handout explains the role of nearby nerves, what recovery may look like, and how speech therapy can support communication and swallowing during the healing process.
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