Essential Tremor Flashcards by Stephen Wellington

Q

What sort of inheritance pattern is essential tremor?

A

Autosomal Dominant

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What are some features of essential tremor?

A

Postural tremor: worse if arms outstretched.
Improved by alcohol and rest.
Most common cause of titubation (head tremor)

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How do you manage essential tremor?

A

First line is Propanolol
Second line Primidone

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