Essential Tremor Flashcards

1
Q

What sort of inheritance pattern is essential tremor?

A

Autosomal Dominant

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What are some features of essential tremor?

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  1. Postural tremor: worse if arms outstretched.
  2. Improved by alcohol and rest.
  3. Most common cause of titubation (head tremor)
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How do you manage essential tremor?

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  1. First line is Propanolol
  2. Second line Primidone
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