[Dysphagia] Contraindications for Shaker Ex

[pressmah at sjhmc.org (Pressman, Hilda)]

We always ask the MD for clearance as it may even be contraindicated with high blood pressure

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Please remind me of the specific cardiac diagnoses for which the Shaker exercises are contraindicated.

My patient has (along with CVA primary dx) history of atrial fibrillation and mild valvular heart disease.  Okay for Shaker ex?

Thank you,
Linda A. Zanchi, MA CCC-SLP
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