Neurol. praxi. 2020;21(6):434-438 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2020.065

Neurophysiological methods in examination of tremor

doc. MUDr. Michal Minár, PhD.
II. neurologická klinika LF UK a UNB, Bratislava

Tremor is the most common movement disorder and it can be a symptom of many pathological conditions. According to its etiology, we choose adequate therapy, so accurate and early diagnosis is essential. In addition to a detailed medical history and precise clinical examination, neurophysiological methods - especially electromyography, but also electroencephalography or evoked potentials - provide valuable information. Considering the focus of the journal, we will deal mainly with the use of neurophysiology in daily clinical practice.

Keywords: tremor, neurophysiology, polymyography, electromyography, diagnosis.

Received: May 11, 2020; Revised: June 2, 2020; Accepted: June 3, 2020; Prepublished online: June 3, 2020; Published: January 6, 2021  Show citation

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Minár M. Neurophysiological methods in examination of tremor. Neurol. praxi. 2020;21(6):434-438. doi: 10.36290/neu.2020.065.
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