What are the best options for resistant cases of ET?
Focused ultrasound or DBS?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Depends on what you mean by "resistant". Increasing doses of propranolol and primidone, as tolerated, is the simplest move. Other pharmacologic treatments like Topiramate and Gabapentin are sometimes tried but rarely effective. Simultaneous with this you'll want to refer the patient to OT for assist...
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I used all above:
Primidone
Beta Blockers
GBP
TPX
Clonazepam
Botox 50-100 units in finger flexors and sometimes BR
Weighted devices
Focused US from Neuravive insightec.com. They have centers in NYU and Brigham and Women's Hospital in New England areas.
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I would refer the patient for DBS evaluation if fa...
How could I find out where to do the MR-guided foc...
I have had some success with Botox injections in p...
Dr. @Mason, you mentioned to Cala Trio device. Is ...