Neurol. praxi. 2011;12(1):12-15

Tremor from a clinical neurologist’s perspective

MUDr.Peter Valkovič, PhD.1,2, doc.MUDr.Ján Benetin, CSc.3
1 II. neurologická klinika LF UK a UNB, Bratislava
2 Ústav normálnej a patologickej fyziológie SAV, Bratislava
3 Neurologická klinika SZU a UN Bratislava, Bratislava

Tremor is characterized by involuntary, rhythmic and sinusoidal movements of one or more body parts. Tremor can affect almost any

body part, including the head, chin and soft palate. This paper reviews diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of most common clinical

entities and syndromes associated with tremor.

Keywords: tremor.

Published: February 18, 2011  Show citation

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