6C - CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)

Question 1

What are the riskiest activities for concussions? Why and give examples.

Answer 1

Riskiest activities for concussions are sports that have high levels of contact. These include; AFL, Basketball, Rugby, MMA, etc.

Question 2

What is a concussion?

Answer 2

a mild form of TBI resulting from an external force to the head that causes the brain to bounce inside the skull

Question 3

Name 7 Initial Concussion Symptoms

Answer 3

Headache
Memory loss
Blurry vision
Confusion
Nausea
Fatigue
Lack of coordination

Question 4

What does CTE Stand for?

Answer 4

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Question 5

What is CTE?

Answer 5

a progressive and fatal brain disease from repeated head injuries and concussions OR a single severe traumatic brain injury

Question 6

What disease is CTE considered as?

Answer 6

It is considered a neurodegenerative disease, and can become fatal.

Question 7

Symptoms of CTE (6)

Answer 7

Impairments in executive functions
Memory loss
Depression
Difficulties with attention and concentration
Disturbances in behavior
Mood impairments

Question 8

When can CTE be diagnosed?

Answer 8

While symptoms can be shown before death, true diagnosis can only be post-mortem (after death)