NEUROLOGY
MONONEUROPATHIES
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Question
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Myopathies and mostly diagnosed via ..
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Electromyogram (EMG)
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Nerve conduction velocity (NCV)
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Electromyography (EMG) is the most common procedure for screening patients with myopathies and remains the most important technique for assessing the course of the disease over time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Doctors use a blood test to look for elevated levels of a substance called creatine kinase, which is released into the bloodstream when muscle fibers deteriorate. Elevated levels may mean you have an inflammatory myopathy.
Detailed explanation-3: -An EMG can be used to diagnose a wide variety of neuromuscular diseases, motor problems, nerve injuries, or degenerative conditions, such as: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Carpal tunnel syndrome. Cervical spondylosis.
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