Open AccessMeasures of Autonomic Dysfunction in Diabetic and Idiopathic Gastroparesis
Author(s) -
Mohammad Khalid Mohammad,
Dominique J. Pepper,
Archana Kedar,
Feriyl Bhaijee,
Babajide O. Familoni,
Hani Rashed,
Teresa Cutts,
Thomas L. Abell
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
gastroenterology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1918-2813
pISSN - 1918-2805
DOI - 10.14740/gr713w
Subject(s) - gastroparesis , medicine , diabetes mellitus , cardiology , gastroenterology , endocrinology , gastric emptying , stomach
Gastroparesis is a condition classically characterized by delayed gastric emptying and is associated with considerable morbidity. While the etiology of gastroparesis remains elusive, autonomic dysfunction may play an important role, especially as many patients with gastroparesis also have diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine whether measures of autonomic function differ between adults with diabetic gastroparesis (DG) and adults with idiopathic gastroparesis (IG).