Overview of the Essential Tremor

Theresa A. Zesiewicz, Abinaya Chari, Israt Jahan, Amber M. Miller, Kelly L. Sullivan

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Abstract

Essential tremor (ET) is one of the most common movement disorders in the world. Despite this, only one medication (propranolol) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat it. Fortunately, recent studies have identified some additional medications as treatment of ET. Surgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus, offer treatment for refractory tremor. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, and medical and surgical treatment of ET will be discussed in this paper.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
Volume6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 7 2010

Disciplines

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Keywords

  • Diagnosis
  • Essential tremor
  • Pathogenesis
  • Treatment

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