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Lindsey Straus
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Effects of Concussion and Repetitive Head Impacts
May 21, 2015
- Lindsey Straus
Author: Lindsey Straus is an award-winning youth sports journalist, practicing attorney, and has been Senior Editor of SmartTeams since its launch as MomsTEAM in August 2000. She can be reached at lbartonstraus@MomsTEAM.com.
Second Impact Syndrome: A Rare But Usually Fatal Condition
Second blow to head before brain has healed from initial concussion
An athlete who is recovering from a concussion but who has not yet fully recovered is at risk for a rare, but usually fatal, condition called second impact syndrome
