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When an emg shows slight fasciculation, is it considered clear or dirty?
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Depends : This finding cannot be interpreted in isolation. All the other parts of the test have to be considered. Fasciculations can be normal in some people. They are also worsened by stress and caffeine. In some people they be related to neurological disease. A neurological evaluation and the full results of the EMG can distinguish benign from concerning fasciculations.
Answered 6/10/2014
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