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2021


Clin Neurophysiol Pract


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Needle EMG induced muscle bleeding complication after guideline approved discontinuation of anticoagulation.

Authors

Bartl M, Krahn A, Riggert J, Paulus W
Clin Neurophysiol Pract. 2021; 6:109-114.
PMID: 33981918.

Abstract

Needle electromyography (EMG) is an essential part of electrodiagnosis (EDX) in neuromuscular disorders. As in all invasive procedures there is a risk of bleeding complications, but which is rare according to the current literature. Controlled, prospective studies that include patients under anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy are lacking and would be difficult to conduct.