Gastroenterology
 
Visipace™

 


A Non-invasive Approach for Patients Presenting with Dyspepsia AND a Normal Endoscopy
Between 40-60% of patients with nausea and dyspeptic symptoms have been diagnosed with a gastric dysrhythmia using an Electrogastrogram (EGG) test.1-4 Studies have shown an improvement in nausea and dyspeptic symptoms when gastric dysrhythmias are corrected.5-7  

   

Non-invasive procedure safe and effective for pediatric patients.

   


 

Visipace Advantages:

  Fast, cost-effective test (45 minutes) suitable for hospitals, private practices and endoscopy centers.
  Test reproducibility means therapeutic steps can be measured with follow-up Visipace tests.6
  Water load test analysis avoids the confounding effects of caloric meals.
  Exclusive respiratory signal helps improve accuracy by identifying artifacts sometimes caused by movement, deep breathing, and coughing.

Visipace EGG test results translate into an objective diagnosis, enabling physicians to tailor patient treatment.
 

   

Test results are printed immediately for use in patient consultation.

   
 

Patient Results are Compared with Control Values


 
  EGGSAS Software and Personal Computer EGG Cable
  Adjustable Shelf Storage Basket
  EGG and Respiration Module Portable Stand
  Respiration Sensor Belt Wireless Printer
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Visipace EGG Electrodes

  Pre-jelled and hard wired to help assure accurate pickup of sensitive neurogastric signals.
  Each one is color-coded and labeled to direct correct placement on patient.
  Quick connect connector helps assure solid assemble each time.

Cat. No. Description Units/case
VP200 Visipace Electrogastrogram Analyzer w/ Accessories & Cart 1 (Leasing available)
VP2ELT Electrode Lead Set 100 packed in 4 boxes

References:

  1. Bersherdas K, Leahy A, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 1998; 12(8):755-759.

  2. Koch KL, Hong S-P, Xu L. J Clin Gastroenterol 2000; 31(2):125-129.

  3. Parkman HP, Miller MA, et al. J Clin Gastroenterol 1997; 24(4):214-219.

  4. Lin Z, Eaker EY, et al. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 1999; 94(9):2384-2389.

  5. Koch KL, Stern RM, et al. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 1988; 84(9):1069-1075.

  6. Rothstein RD, Alavi A, et al. Dig Dis Sci 1993; 38(8):1518-1524.

  7. Cucchiara S, Minella R, et al. Dig Dis Sci 1992; 37:1136-1140.

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