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. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia, Motor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia and Voice. Print Resource, US LETTER, 2 PAGES. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

Why is my patient's voice hoarse after carotid endarterectomy?
How do I explain nerve injury after carotid surgery to a patient?
What should patients know about recovery after cranial nerve injury from carotid endarterectomy?

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