A postural (occurring with voluntary maintenance of a position against gravity) or kinetic (occurring during voluntary movement) flexion–extension tremor that is slow and rhythmic an...
Core criteria for diagnosis
Bilateral (less likely unilateral) action (postural or kinetic) tremor of the hands and forearms that is most commonly asymmetric
Absence of other neurolog...
Propranolol 60 to 320 mg/day ...
Bain P, Brin M, Deuschl G, et al. Criteria for the diagnosis of essential tremor. Neurology. 2000;54(11 Suppl 4):S7. [View Abstract on OvidMedline]
Buijink AW, Contarino MF, K...
609558009 Essential tremor (disorder)
609559001 Hereditary essential tremor (disorder)
Core criteria for diagnosis of essential tremor include bilateral action or postural tremor of the hands, forearm, and/or head without a resting component.
Beneficial response to alcoho...
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