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SIMPLIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC JOURNEY

A simple test can transform how you evaluate GERD

  • Bravo™ calibration-free reflux testing system

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DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE

CHALLENGING TO MANAGE

Esophageal disease patients can have similar symptoms — but their diseases may be different. This means tests aren't always conclusive and treatment isn't always effective:

  • Up to 50 percent of endoscopies for predominant esophageal symptoms are negative.1-3
  • Nearly one-third of patients with suspected PPI-resistant nonerosive reflux disease may have an undiagnosed primary esophageal motility disorder.4
  • One in three patients referred with ongoing symptoms while using PPIs doesn’t have GERD.5

MOVE BEYOND SYMPTOMS WITH 2 SIMPLE TESTS

Our solutions help you objectively evaluate the root cause of esophageal motility disorders and GERD:

  • Endoflip™ impedance planimetry system measures pressure and dimensions in real-time to evaluate suspected esophageal motility disorders. Impedance planimetry of the upper gastrointestinal tract adds meaningfully to diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic decision-making.6
  • Bravo™ calibration-free reflux testing system measures acid levels in the esophagus for up to 96 hours. Early diagnostic testing before long-term PPI initiation may help define which patients can avoid PPI use and potentially prevent excess PPI dependence.7

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1

Laine, Goldmann et al. In the clinic: gastroesophageal reflux disease. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2008 Aug 5; ITC2: 1-16.

2

Kahrilas PJ. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. N Engl J Med. 2008; 359: 1700-7.

3

Ronkainen et al. Prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus in the general population: an endoscopic study. Gastroenterology. 2005; 129: 1825-1831.

4

Kawamura O, Hosaka H, Shimoyama Y et al. Evaluation of proton pump inhibitor resistant nonerosive reflux disease by esophageal manometry and 24-hour esophageal impedance and pH monitoring. Digestion. 2015;91(1):19-25.

5

Herregods, T. V. K., et al. Patients with refractory reflux symptoms often do not have GERD: Neurogastroenterology & Motility. 2015; 27(9): 1267-1273.

6

Ahuja NK, Agnihotri A, Lynch KL, et al. Esophageal distensibility measurement: impact on clinical management and procedure length. Diseases Of The Esophagus: Official Journal Of The International Society For Diseases Of The Esophagus. 2017;30(8):1-8.

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Triadafilopoulos G, Zikos T, Regalia K, et al. Use of Esophageal pH Monitoring to Minimize Proton-Pump Inhibitor Utilization in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms. Digestive Diseases And Sciences. 2018;63(10):2673-2680. doi:10.1007/s10620-018-5183-4.