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What is a concussion | Peter Attia & Michael Collins — Whalespan

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What is a concussion | Peter Attia & Michael Collins

Peter Attia10m · 2023-07-25

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✓Well SupportedThere are currently no validated biomarkers for diagnosing concussion.✓Well SupportedThe decompensation of certain brain systems due to the energy crisis following a concussion can lead to different types of concussions, which inform treatment approaches.✓Well SupportedCalcium influx into brain cells during a concussion leads to vasoconstriction and decreased cerebral blood flow, contributing to a metabolic mismatch.◐Partially SupportedBrain cells affected by concussion operate at a reduced efficiency, leading to decompensation of energy-intensive systems.Partially Supported

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Pre-existing risk factors can increase vulnerability to concussions.

◐Partially SupportedConcussion is caused by the brain shifting and stretching inside the skull due to acceleration, deceleration, or translational forces.

◐Partially SupportedGirls are more likely to have concussions than boys.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with a history of lazy eye or strabismus are more susceptible to injury from less force and are likely to experience ocular pathway issues after a concussion.

◐Partially SupportedUnderstanding of concussion pathophysiology and clinical evaluation has advanced since 2000, allowing for more targeted treatments.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with a history of anxiety are more susceptible to injury from less force and experience anxiety-related pathways after concussion.

◐Partially SupportedFemales represent 60% of patients seen for concussion and experience longer recovery outcomes compared to males due to increased vulnerability.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with a history of car sickness are more likely to experience vestibular problems following a concussion and may sustain injury from less force.

◐Partially SupportedConcussions commonly occur in non-athletes through events like car accidents, slip and falls, and falls in older adults.

◐Partially SupportedConcussion injury affects systems and pathways within the brain, not just localized regions.