モーニングレクチャー
針筋電図の基礎 筋萎縮性側索硬化症の診断を中心に
キーワード:
needle EMG,
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),
fibrillation potential,
fasciculation potential,
active denervation
2017 年 34 巻 3 号 p. 220-222
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2017 年 34 巻 3 号 p. 220-222
EMG is widely used for the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease. In this article, I emphasis on the recording principle of EMG and recording characteristics, especially rhythm of spontaneous activities. To understand the activity or prognosis of disease of patients, Fib/PSW is the most important findings. In ALS, fasciculation potential also reflects the active pathology of the disease.
