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Teaching Course 4306

How to Approach a Patient with Myoclonus

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
14:00 - 15:30 | Room TBD
Clinical, Translational

In this session, the faculty will discuss with illustrative videos the clinical and electrophysiological features of myoclonus. A diagnostic algorithm by age at onset and treatment options will be discussed.


Presenters:

Clinical and Neurophysiological Approach
Talyta Grippe, Canada

Childhood and Adolescence Onset Myoclonus
Arushi Saini, India

Adult-Onset Myoclonus
Anna Latorre, United Kingdom

CSPC Liaisons:
Pramod Pal, India
Francesca Morgante, United Kingdom

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Diagnose myoclonus based on phenomenology and neurophysiology
  2. Identify the main genetic and acquired causes of childhood and adolescence onset myoclonus and decide a treatment plan
  3. Identify the main genetic and acquired causes of adult onset myoclonus and decide a treatment plan

Recommended Audience
Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student

Education Level
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

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