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This overlap complicates diagnosis and highlights the importance of accurate assessment to guide appropriate treatment strategies. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as a promising therapeutic intervention for both cognitive impairment and dysphagia. Methods: In this study, we report a case of a patient with pre-existing dementia who experienced an ischemic stroke, resulting in PSD and PSCI. Videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) revealed oral-phase-predominant dysphagia. rTMS targeting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) was administered with the aim of enhancing cognitive function. Results: Following two cycles of rTMS in combination with ongoing swallowing therapy, the patient demonstrated notable improvement in both cognitive and swallowing function. 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