Essential Tremor Flashcards
1
Q
What sort of inheritance pattern is essential tremor?
A
Autosomal Dominant
2
Q
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)
3
Q
How do you manage essential tremor?
A
- First line is Propanolol
- Second line Primidone