Introduction
Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) represents a major complication with high clinical impact following acute ischemic stroke (AIS).1 Its incidence varies substantially, with prevalence rates reported between 4% and 23% across…

Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) represents a major complication with high clinical impact following acute ischemic stroke (AIS).1 Its incidence varies substantially, with prevalence rates reported between 4% and 23% across…