The Predictive Capacity of the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test After Sport-Related Concussion in Adolescents

Autor: Mohammad N. Haider, John J. Leddy, Charles G. Wilber, Kaitlin B. Viera, Itai Bezherano, Kimberly J. Wilkins, Jeffrey C. Miecznikowski, Barry S. Willer
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Neurology, Vol 10 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1664-2295
DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00395
Popis: The Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) identifies the heart rate threshold (HRt) of exercise tolerance in concussed patients. A previous study found that an absolute HRt of < 135 bpm was associated with prolonged recovery (>30 days) from sport-related concussion (SRC). In this study, we assessed the relationship of ΔHR (difference between resting HR and HRt) and recovery from SRC. Using a retrospective cohort design, we compared acutely (30 days) in RG (p = 0.01) and PG (p = 0.04). A ΔHR of ≤50 bpm on the BCTT is 73% sensitive and 78% specific for predicting prolonged recovery in concussed adolescents who were prescribed the current standard of care (i.e., cognitive and physical rest).
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