Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound

Gastroparesis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gastroparesis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CDC on Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound
Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound in the news
Blogs on Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound
Directions to Hospitals Treating Gastroparesis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Gastroparesis Echocardiography and Ultrasound

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

Both 2D and 3D transabdominal ultrasound is helpful in the diagnosis of gastroparesis. Findings on ultrasound suggestive of gastroparesis include prolonged distal and proximal gastric emptying T50, larger antral area, lower gastric emptying rate, fewer antral contractions.

Ultrasound

• There are no echocardiography findings associated with gastroparesis.
• Transabdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of gastroparesis. Findings on an transabdominal ultrasound suggestive of gastroparesis include:
  • Prolonged distal and proximal gastric emptying T50
  • Larger antral area
  • Lower gastric emptying rate
  • Fewer antral contractions
• Ultrasound has several features which are helpful in diagnosis of gastroparesis. It includes:
  • Inexpensive
  • Widely available
  • Operator dependent
  • Radiation-free diagnostic modality