Concussion Lecture

Flashcards designed to help review important concepts and definitions related to concussions and their impact based on lecture notes.

A concussion is a __ trauma-induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of consciousness.

Concussion

The complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain caused by traumatic biomechanical forces is defined as __.

Concussion

mTBI stands for __ and is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head.

mild Traumatic Brain Injury

The symptoms of a concussion can include confusion, amnesia, and __.

loss of consciousness

A study by the NFL revealed that most hits resulting in concussions occurred from a blow to the __ of the head.

side

Symptoms after a concussion typically improve __ in the absence of new pathology.

day to day

Diagnosis of a concussion may require __ and specialized assessment scales.

functional imaging

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) affects between __% of patients following a concussion.

10-20

The brain changes during a concussion may include axonal stretching and __ changes without visible abnormalities on imaging.

neurometabolic

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is associated with repetitive brain trauma and may lead to memory loss, confusion, and __ control problems.

impulse

The presence of an abnormal protein called __ is associated with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.

tau