Essential tremor Flashcards
1
Q
Essential tremor (previously called benign essential tremor) is an?
A
autosomal dominant
2
Q
which limbs do essential tremor affect ?
A
both upper limbs
3
Q
clinical features of essential tremor ?
A
worse if arms outstretched
improved by alcohol and rest
most common cause of titubation (head tremor)
4
Q
Management of essential tremor ?
A
propranolol is first-line
primidone is sometimes used
