JAMA Clinical Reviews
Essential Tremor
Jul 8, 2024
Dr. Binit B. Shah discusses diagnosing and treating essential tremor with Dr. Christopher C. Muth. They cover non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and surgical treatments, including deep brain stimulation and MRI guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy.
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- Diagnosis of essential tremor involves differentiating resting tremors from action tremors based on timing and characteristics.
- Treatment for essential tremor ranges from medication like propranolol to surgical interventions like deep brain stimulation.
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Diagnosis and Classification of Tremor
When approaching the diagnosis of tremors, understanding the timing and characteristics of tremors is crucial. Differentiating between resting tremors and tremors during action is essential. Tremor features like amplitude and frequency play a significant role in the diagnostic process.
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