Prevalence of Orthostatic Autonomic Dysregulation in Pediatric Concussion.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Pediatric concussion can affect the autonomic nervous system. Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of physiological autonomic dysregulation (AD) and symptom provocation following concussion is crucial for optimizing recovery and developing targeted interventions.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of AD and symptom provocation upon postural change and to (1) explore the overlap between AD and symptom provocation, (2) apply adult orthostatic tachycardia criteria (heart rate [HR] ≥30 bpm) to this pediatric population, (3) explore associations of demographic and injury characteristics with AD and symptom provocation, and (4) characterize AD presentation and identify the predominant orthostatic sign.

Design, setting, and participants

This retros

SUBMITTER: Sicard V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12284742 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature