| Bravo pH Monitoring |
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Bravo pH monitoring is an advanced monitoring system that measures esophageal acid exposure. We perform a Bravo pH test on our patients who are affected by chronic heartburn, the primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We gently attach a vitamin-sized probe to the wall of the esophagus. The probe transmits pH information using a small, wireless receiver that is worn for 24 to 48 hours and captures data as you go about your normal activities. The monitoring system causes minimal discomfort and is effective at tracking the amount of stomach acid that refluxes up into your esophagus during a specific timeframe. The capsule naturally falls off in 5-7 days, travels through your system, and passes out of your body in the stool. The Bravo pH procedure lasts approximately two hours. You will need to return the receiver after 48 hours so we can retrieve the test results. |