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Heart rate variability and implication for sport concussion.

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Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging
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Identifying reliable sports concussion biomarkers is crucial. This review explores heart rate variability (HRV) and cerebral blood flow, highlighting the need for multimodal assessment in concussion management.

Keywords:
autonomic nervous systemcerebral autoregulationheart rate variabilitylow-frequency powermild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)postconcussion recovery

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Accurate diagnosis and management of sports-related concussion require sensitive and specific biomarkers.
  • Heart rate variability (HRV) and blood flow metrics are explored for concussion assessment, but findings on HRV's role in recovery are conflicting.
  • The interpretation of HRV's low-frequency (LF) component is debated due to its complex physiological underpinnings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on HRV and concussion, focusing on the underlying autonomic nervous system physiology.
  • To highlight the importance of cerebral blood flow studies in concussion.
  • To emphasize the need for multimodal assessment of biological signals for improved concussion management.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of recent studies on HRV, concussion, and autonomic nervous system function.
  • Analysis of physiological factors influencing HRV, including sympathetic and parasympathetic activity, baroreflex, and respiratory influences.
  • Integration of findings from cerebral blood flow research related to concussion.

Main Results:

  • Conflicting reports exist regarding the relationship between HRV measures and acute/prolonged concussion recovery.
  • The physiological basis of HRV, particularly the LF component, is complex and influenced by multiple autonomic and respiratory factors.
  • Few well-controlled studies have specifically investigated the contribution of autonomic nervous system branches via HRV in concussion management.

Conclusions:

  • A deeper understanding of HRV physiology is essential for developing reliable concussion assessment protocols.
  • Multimodal assessment integrating HRV and cerebral blood flow data may offer a more comprehensive approach to concussion management.
  • Further research is needed to establish cost-effective, repeatable, and reliable protocols for interpreting HRV in concussion recovery.