Reassessment of the Principal Characteristics of Gastroesophageal Reflux During the Recumbent Period Using Integrated Actigraphy-Acquired Information

Abstract

The recumbent period is divided into recumbent-awake and recumbent-asleep periods. The recumbent-awake period has significantly different principal reflux characteristics than the recumbent-asleep period. Duration of an acid reflux event during the recumbent-asleep period is not uniformly prolonged. Short-duration acid reflux events during the sleep period are likely due to conscious awakenings.