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Acid-related Disorders: Diagnosis
Description: Acid-related digestive disorders are a burden on patients, physicians, and society because they are highly prevalent, have varied signs and symptoms, and are costly. This course covers the clinical presentation of ARD and tests used to diagnose acid-related diseases.
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COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
4. Objectives
5. GERD: Typical Symptoms
6. GERD: Atypical Symptoms
7. Physical Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease
8. Progress Check
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9. Objectives
10. Barium Imaging
11. Scintigraphy
12. Endoscopy
13. Esophageal Manometry
14. Provocative Testing or Bernstein Test
15. pH Monitoring
16. Proton-pump Inhibition Therapy Trial
17. Tests for H. pylori
18. Progress Check
CONCLUSION
19. Summary
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students completing this course should be able
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- Describe the typical and atypical symptoms of GERD
- Describe the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease
- List and describe diagnostic techniques used to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract
- Discuss the use of these techniques for the evaluation of GERD and peptic ulcer disease in clinical practice
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