Electromyography (EMG)
- What should I tell the clinician?
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Report blood thinners, bleeding disorders, implanted cardiac devices or myasthenia gravis before the test.
- How do I prepare?
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Wash the skin, avoid lotions and oils on test day, wear loose clothing and keep hands and feet warm.
- What are EMG and NCS?
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NCS measures nerve electrical signals using skin sensors; needle EMG measures electrical activity within muscles.
