Transesophageal Echocardiography - American Heart Association
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Oct 29, 2024 · Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is often used to check for the presence of blood clots before this procedure. Complications are uncommon but may include: Allergic reactions …
Nonsurgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - American Heart …
May 6, 2025 · Before cardioversion, you may need a test called a TEE (transesophageal echocardiography). During this test, you swallow a small ultrasound device. This lets the health care …
Considerations of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography ...
Jun 12, 2025 · Intraoperative TEE use has been shown to improve outcomes and reduce mortality in high-risk cardiac surgery patients, particularly those undergoing coronary artery bypass graft …
TTE vs TEE TEE considered more sensitive/specific 5% chance of finding pathologies that change management TTE with appropriate maneuvers very sensitive for PFO TTE better for LV thrombus …
TEE Provides high-quality assessment of mitral and prosthetic valve, including definition of intracardiac masses & possible associated abnormalities
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Testing for Heart Valve Problems - American Heart Association
May 30, 2024 · To fully understand your heart valve problem, your medical team may want to perform a series of tests to provide a complete picture of what needs repair and what may be best left alone. …
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A TEE uses similar technology as a TTE. After properly numbing your throat and giving you intravenous sedation, your sonographer and doctor will attach a probe to a thin tube that passes down your throat …