MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
test that measures the speed at which impulses travel through a nerve
A
NCV
B
EMG
C
Diagnostic Imaging
D
CSF
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test measures how fast an electrical impulse moves through your nerve. NCV can identify nerve damage. This test is also called a nerve conduction study (NCS). During the test, your nerve is stimulated, often with electrode patches put on your skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test to see how fast electrical signals move through a nerve. This test is done along with electromyography (EMG) to assess the muscles for abnormalities.

Detailed explanation-3: -An NCV test can help diagnose compression or damage in the sciatic nerve. It can also detect any problems with the nerve itself. Both EMGs and NCVs are useful for determining the cause of sciatic nerve pain, such as a herniated disk.

Detailed explanation-4: -EMG/ NCV tests enable physicians to diagnose the reason for muscle cramping, weakness in an extremity, spine-related issues that result in numbness and/or tingling sensation, and a host of other debilitating health conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -NCV (Nerve Conduction Study) NCV is a medical diagnostic test commonly used to evaluate the function, especially the ability of electrical conduction of the motor and sensory nerves of the human body. NCV test is used to access nerve damage and dysfunction.

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