Bravo Ph Test - (Bravo Capsule)

The BRAVO test came to replace the classic PH-test,
Its advantages over the usual examination are expressed in 2 main and important issues:

The first advantage -Quality of measurement from the clinical point of view.
Unlike the normal PH test, the BRAVO test is considered more clinically accurate because it performs a measurement in the range of 48 - 72 hours.

The second advantage - Convenience.
IN THE CLASSIC PH TEST, A TUBE IS INSERTED THROUGH THE PATIENT'S NASAL NOSTRIL UP TO THE MEASUREMENT AREA AND THE PATIENT IS REQUIRED TO BE WITH THE TUBE FOR 24 HOURS.
This is a very unpleasant feeling and we are pleased that the technology that comes with the BRAVO test enables the measurement by attaching a wireless receiver that picks up the measurements from the capsule.

The capsule comes out “self-contained”, that is, it comes out in a natural process when visiting the toilet, painlessly thanks to the technological minimization that allowed it to be manufactured in a tiny size.

After learning how the capsule comes out, it's natural for us to ask how does it come in?
The capsule is inserted during Gastroscopy examination NORMAL, THAT IS, DR. WESKO PERFORMS AN EXAMINATION OF THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT DURING WHICH HE INSERTS THE CAPSULE EQUIPPED WITH A SENSOR FOR MONITORING ACIDITY INTO THE MEASUREMENT AREA.

For the most part, patients are required to perform a Bravo test when the attending physician wants to diagnose or rule out reflux, swallowing problems, complaints of heartburn.


Patients who pass the test are asked to fill out an orderly journal of their meals and drinks during the 48 hours during which the capsule monitors acidity.
At the end of 48 hours, the patient returns the shelter and the calendar of meals administered,
At this stage, the patient is discharged home, the data from the receiver is transferred to the computer along with the meal log for the decoding of a professional. At the end of the decoding, the results are sent to Dr. Vosko, after analyzing the results, the customer service will update the patient with the findings.
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The test is not suitable for patients who have undergone intestinal surgery, or alternatively for patients who have had a pacemaker implanted in their bodies.
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Fasting before gastroscopy examination is customary.
6-hour fasting from food, it is allowed to drink clear liquids during the first 3 hours.
In the 3 hours before the test hour - full fasting from food and liquids.

It is recommended to eat a light meal before the 6-hour fast.

Drugs that should be stopped before the examination:
According to the reason for the referral, the referring doctor must decide whether the examination will be carried out after stopping antacid therapy (and then they must be stopped beforehand) or on antacid therapy.

Most often, the Bravo test is performed without antacid therapy.

Based on the medical advice and individual case of each patient Dr. Vosko will tailor the recommendations individually to the patient and our customer service will send test preparation instructions accordingly.