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Under what circumstances might a neurologist order a dat scan?
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I am not aware of a DaT scan. However, I am not a Neurologist.
Answered 2/10/2023
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The DaTscan procedure is most commonly employed to distinguish Essential Tremor vs. Parkinsonian Tremor.
Answered 2/13/2023
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