Essential Tremor in Clinical Practice
This practical, concise guide discusses how to distinguish different types of tremor and make the diagnosis of essential tremor. Written in an easy-to-read format, this book summarises other conditions that may be confused with essential tremor and
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Abdul Qayyum Rana Kelvin L. Chou
Essential Tremor in Clinical Practice
In Clinical Practice
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Abdul Qayyum Rana Kelvin L. Chou
Essential Tremor in Clinical Practice
Abdul Qayyum Rana Parkinson’s Clinic of Eastern Toronto & Movement Disorders Centre Toronto, ON, Canada
Kelvin L. Chou Michigan House University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI, USA
ISSN 2199-6652 ISSN 2199-6660 (electronic) In Clinical Practice ISBN 978-3-319-14597-6 ISBN 978-3-319-14598-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-14598-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015932231 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
“Essential Tremor” is the most common movement disorder, which may be mild in severity, and therefore may not come to medical attention in many cases. However, essential tremor is sometimes quite debilitating and may interfere with one’s daily activities. Though there is no cure for essential tremor, the last decade has brought about many new advances in treatment for this condition, including deep brain stimulation, MRI-guided focused ultrasound, and even non-invasive treatments such as the Liftware spoon. Because essential tremor is often thought of as “benign”, many medical professionals may not be aware of these cutting edge, newer treatments. This guide concisely covers the phenomenology, etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms and different treatments available for this condition. This book is geared towards medical professionals that see patients with essential tremor, including internists, general and family practitioners, geriatricians, neurologists, fellows and residents in training in neurology, internal medicine and family practice, nurse practiti
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