Medicine The characteristic esophageal manometry finding in achalasia cardia is: A Impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and absent peristalsis B Impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and increased peristalsis C Decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure and absent peristalsis D Decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure and increased peristalsis 💡 Explanation The characteristic esophageal manometry finding in achalasia cardia is: ✓ Correct Answer: A. Impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and absent peristalsis