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 …

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 …

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 …

Infectious Etiologies Rare but delayed treatment significant consequences Embolism from infective endocarditis Ischemic lesions, microbleeds, mycotic aneurysms TEE more sensitive

2. TEE findings consistent with vegetation on the device lead and/or heart valve. 3. Positron emission tomography- computed tomography (PET-CT) imaging consistent with device infection.

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. …

TEE Provides high-quality assessment of mitral and prosthetic valve, including definition of intracardiac masses & possible associated abnormalities

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• Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE): 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 …