Who is not a candidate for the Bravo pH Monitoring System?
The Bravo system is not for everyone. If you have bleeding diathesis, strictures, severe esophagitis, varices, obstructions, a pacemaker, or an implantable cardiac defibrillator, you should not have a Bravo pH test. Additionally, because the capsule contains a small magnet, you should not undergo an MRI study within 30 days of having a Bravo pH test. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and testing options to see if a Bravo pH test for GERD is right for you. The Bravo system is available by prescription only. Potential complications associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy include perforation, hemorrhage, aspiration, fever, infection, hypertension, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrhythmia or arrest.
