Accuracy of reported family histories of essential tremor

K. Busenbark, P. Barnes, K. Lyons, D. Ince, F. Villagra, W. C. Koller

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Abstract

We studied the accuracy of reported family histories of essential tremor (ET) by questioning the patients in our clinic and subsequently by mail and phone. For individuals who continued to report a negative family history, we mailed a screening questionnaire to their first-degree relatives to further ascertain the presence of ET. On initial assessment, 67.7% of patients reported a positive family history of ET, but following all assessments, 96.0% of patients had a positive family history. We conclude that a negative family history of ET is often inaccurate, and that ET is primarily a hereditary disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)264-265
Number of pages2
JournalNeurology
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1996

Keywords

  • Family
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Tremor
  • Journal Article

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