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Can you develop a blood clot from an emg test?
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I do not beleive so: Emg testing use very small needles which does not cause any bleeding (significant), unless you are on blood thinner it may.
Answered 9/28/2016
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EMG: No history of blood clot associated with EMG testing. If you are on a blood thinner you may get a hematoma which is bleeding within the muscle. Very small needles are used for the test and the test should be almost painless if done correctly.
Answered 5/12/2018
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The small needles may cause local bruising or minimal bleeding but do not cause any type of vascular complications otherwise. Blood clots are not secondary to EMG studies
Answered 8/27/2022
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