Acoustic startle response in patients with orthostatic tremor

Kiziltan M. E., Gunduz A., Kiziltan G., Sayilir I., Benbir G., Uyanik O.

NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, vol.525, no.2, pp.100-104, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 525 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.neulet.2012.07.060
  • Journal Name: NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.100-104
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and aim: Orthostatic tremor is a high frequency tremor predominantly on calf muscles during standing. Brainstem is the most probable generator in the pathogenesis since it comprises bilaterally projecting centers regulating stance or tone. We aimed to investigate the functional role of brainstem through the evaluation of acoustic startle response in primary orthostatic tremor patients.