6C - CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) Flashcards

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

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

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What is a concussion?

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

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Name 7 Initial Concussion Symptoms

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Headache
Memory loss
Blurry vision
Confusion
Nausea
Fatigue
Lack of coordination

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What does CTE Stand for?

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

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What is CTE?

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

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What disease is CTE considered as?

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

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Symptoms of CTE (6)

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

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When can CTE be diagnosed?

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

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