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Autonomic Dysfunction After Brain Injury - An Interview with Dr. John McClaren - Part 1 | E11
Dr. John McClaren shares his journey into specializing in brain injury rehabilitation and explains how autonomic nervous system dysfunction affects many TBI patients, often going undiagnosed despite causing significant symptoms.• Personal connection to TBI after his father's severe train accident which inspired his specialization• Conventional autonomic testing (QSART, tilt table) often has 6-month waiting lists, delaying treatment• Autonomic nervous system functioning requires responsiveness - like a high-performance sports car - needing both acceleration and braking capabilities• Simple…
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