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Do neg emg's/ncs (incl. single fiber/repetitive emg) rule out channelopathies and mitochondrial neuromuscular dis? would they rule out all neurom. dz?
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NO and NO: EMG/NCS is a useful diagnostic tool but BY NO MEANS EXCLUDES the medical problems you mention.
Answered 11/8/2014
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