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146| Persistent Symptoms After Concussion – A Conversation with Dr. Noah Silverberg

Navigating Neuropsychology

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Understanding Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

The chapter explores the prevalence of persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) following mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and the complexities in diagnosing and conceptualizing it. Factors like predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective elements are discussed in relation to the persistence of symptoms after a concussion. Additionally, the chapter touches on the impact of persistent symptoms on various aspects of life and the discrepancy between cognitive performance and subjective symptoms in post-concussion syndrome.

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