VitalStim Therapy Treatment Report
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What is VitalStim Therapy? An FDA approved treatment for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). VitalStim Therapy uses small electrical currents to stimulate the muscles responsible for swallowing. At the same time, trained specialists help patients "re-educate" their muscles through rehabilitation therapy.
Reasons Taken
3 patients in the community are having or have had VitalStim Therapy.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 66% |
| Choking/coughing while eating or drinking | 1 | 33% |