Essential Tremor Flashcards
1
Q
What is essential tremor?
A
Symmetric, postural or kinetic tremor with higher frequency (up to 12Hz)
2
Q
Common inheritance of essential tremor?
A
Autosomal dominant with mean onset of 15 years
3
Q
What is a kinetic tremor?
A
When movement is occuring
4
Q
Postural tremor?
A
Holding a position against gravity (holding arms out)
