Jun 12, 2025 · Although intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is increasingly important in cardiac surgery for monitoring, decision-making, and improving clinical outcomes, …

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 …

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:

Oct 10, 2024 · Transesophageal electrophysiologic procedure In this procedure, a thin, flexible catheter is inserted into your nostril and positioned in the esophagus (the tube that connects …

May 30, 2024 · Although an echocardiogram, including transesophageal echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography is now the standard tool for assessing valvular heart disease, …

Feb 21, 2025 · The American Heart Association explains that cardiac catheterization (cardiac cath or heart cath) is a procedure to examine how well your heart is working.

May 29, 2024 · In some cases, another type of echocardiogram, transesophageal echo (or TEE), may be performed. A TEE is done using a probe inserted in the throat while the patient is …

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Mar 22, 2022 · A transesophageal echocardiogram is a special type of ultrasound "movie" of the heart that produces much clearer pictures than a standard echocardiogram that's performed …