Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (Mar 2019)

Dementia in Essential Tremor: A Visual Record

  • Maria Anna Zdrodowska,
  • Tess E. K. Cersonsky,
  • Arash Salardini,
  • Stephanie Cosentino,
  • Elan D. Louis

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7916/d8-eh2t-5m82

Abstract

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Background: Research studies have shown an association between essential tremor (ET) and dementia, although dementia in ET is not often regarded as a clinically important issue. Phenomenology Shown: We present three tangible visual records of patients with ET who have developed concurrent, comorbid dementia. Educational Value: ET is a risk factor for dementia. This non-motor feature of the disease has substantial effects on the lives of patients and their families.

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