Treatment of post-stroke aphasia: A narrative review for stroke neurologists

This review is intended to help physicians guide patients to optimal management of post-stroke aphasia. We review literature on post-stroke aphasia treatment, focusing on: (1) when and for whom language therapy is most effective, (2) the variety of approaches that can be effective for different individuals, and (3) the extent to which behavioral therapy might be augmented by non-invasive brain stimulation and/or medications.

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This review focuses on helping physicians guide patients to optimal management of post-stroke aphasia, reviewing literature on treatment effectiveness for different individuals and the potential augmentation of behavioral therapy with non-invasive brain stimulation and medications.