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Dylan C Sieck¹, Matthew R Ely¹, Steven A Romero¹

¹Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

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|August 24, 2016

Summary

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Maximal exercise can reduce cerebral blood velocity, impairing peripheral vision and cognitive function before fainting. This impacts critical decision-making for physically active individuals.

Keywords:

Anaerobic exercise cerebrovascular circulation hypotension orthostatic orthostatic intolerance post‐exercise hypotension syncope tilt‐table test vasovagal

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Area of Science:

Exercise Physiology
Neuroscience
Human Performance

Background:

Adequate cerebral perfusion is crucial for maintaining consciousness.
Maximal anaerobic exercise can compromise cerebral perfusion, potentially leading to syncope (fainting).
The impact of post-exercise cerebral perfusion reduction on pre-syncope visual-cognitive function is not well understood, particularly for high-demand professions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if reduced cerebral blood velocity after maximal anaerobic exercise and head-up tilt induces visual-cognitive deficits before syncope.
To assess the specific impact on peripheral versus central visual field processing.

Main Methods:

Nineteen participants underwent head-up tilt combined with a Wingate anaerobic test.
Cerebral blood velocity in the middle cerebral artery was measured using transcranial Doppler ultrasound.
A visual decision-reaction time test evaluated both central and peripheral visual field responses.

Main Results:

Cerebral blood velocity decreased significantly post-exercise compared to pre-exercise.
An increased error rate was observed for peripheral visual cues, indicating a visual-cognitive deficit.
Central visual field responses and overall decision-reaction times remained unaffected.

Conclusions:

Reduced cerebral blood velocity following maximal anaerobic exercise contributes to peripheral visual-cognitive deficits.
These findings highlight potential risks for individuals in physically demanding roles requiring critical visual processing.
Further research is needed to understand the implications for operational safety and performance.