Bravo ph

Has any one ever had a Bravo ph put in your esohogus ??? my gastro dr did it to me last week because of my bad heart burn and acid reflux It is suppose to sluff off in 5 to 7 days but still feels like it is stuck there . when I looked up the Brovo ph sight it said no one with a pacemaker should have one because it has a magnet in it my husband and I specifically asked the dr if it was ok and he said sure. does anyone have any feed back.

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Bravo and pacemakers

by ElectricFrank - 2011-02-15 03:02:22

The Bravo is a Medtronics product so they are experts in the pacemaker field. I'm sure they would have conducted tests to determine and interactions.

The bad news is that they have a definite restriction about using the Bravo in patients with a pacemaker. The only other possibility is that the FDA has required the restriction until Medtronics has gone through more extensive testing. In that case it could be the doctors call as to its use.

My suggestion is to call the Medtronics support line and ask. Tell them you have a pacer and the Bravo has been installed, and ask what action you should take to protect yourself. My experience is that they are friendly and helpful.

best,
frank

Bravo test

by APgirl - 2011-02-15 08:02:39

Hi

I had this test 2 years ago, following an Esophageal tear and stomach valve replacement problem. - prior to my heart throwing a wobbly last year. It does feel as if there is something there for a few days afterwards but the feeling eases and disappears within a week.

The test is really worthwhile, it gives the information tto make decisions in the same way that the 48hr heart monitor does.

good luck with the Bravo, Pacer and subsequent treatment.

AP

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