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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center |
 | | The transesophageal probe is then placed through the mouth into the patient's esophagus and stomach where the echocardiogram pictures are taken by the cardiologist. | | | It is also used during procedures or operations on the heart when the usual approach from the chest surface is not available. | | | Using a small, flexible probe inserted into the esophagus, the cardiologist can see the structures of the heart without having the skin, rib cage, lungs and muscles of the chest interfere with the pictures of the heart. |
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| | Echocardiogram - SJMMC, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| | An echocardiogram can help identify areas of poor blood flow in the heart, areas of heart muscle that are not contracting normally, previous injury to the heart muscle caused by impaired blood flow, or evidence of heart failure, especially in people with chest pain or a possible heart attack. | | | A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) can be used to monitor your heart function during heart surgery, such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. | | | An echocardiogram provides detailed information about how well the heart is working and possible causes of chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and swelling. |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiography |
| | Transesophageal echocardiography provides a better picture of the heart when the patient is obese, has a thick chest wall or bandages on the chest, or is on a ventilator, all of which can interfere with the sound waves in a regular echocardiogram. | | | Before the transesophageal echocardiogram begins, you may be given a mild sedative to relax you. | | | Transesophageal echocardiography may also be used during cardiac surgery to monitor heart function. |
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| | Welcome to HUMC - Noninvasive Cardiology |
| | Transesophageal echocardiograms assess the overall anatomy and motion of the heart, the function of the cardiac valves and chambers, and the measurement of the blood pumping through the heart. | | | A transthoracic echocardiogram assesses the overall anatomy, chamber size, and motion of the heart as well as the function of the cardiac valves. | | | During an exercise stress echocardiogram, these high frequency sound waves are transmitted through a transducer that is glided over the chest above your heart. |
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| | Echocardiogram Internet Stroke Center |
| | An echocardiogram can help determine how to treat or prevent a stroke (if a blood clot is found in the heart, a blood-thinner such as Warfarin may be prescribed). | | | Transthoracic echocardiogram is most commonly performed, and it is a test that gives information about the size of the heart chamber, the motion of the heart walls, the movements of the heart valves and changes in structure in and around the heart. | | | There are two types of echocardiograms: one that examines the heart through the chest (called transthoracic echocardiogram, or TTE), and one that examines the heart through the throat (called transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE). |
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| | St. Michael's Hospital - Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre |
| | Transesophageal echocardiogram is also often used during cardiac surgery to assist surgeons in assessing the function of the heart and the heart valves before and after cardiac surgery such as coronary artery bypass graft operation, valvular replacement or valvular repair. | | | Transesophageal echocardiogram was introduced into clinical practice in North America in 1987. | | | Since the heart and the great vessels lie immediately anterior to the esophagus, the ultrasound probe placed within the esophagus (the food pipe leading from the mouth to the stomach) allows dynamic imaging of the cardiac anatomy, function, hemodynamics, and blood flow at high resolution and clarity. |
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| | Resource Library: Find information on Echocardiogram at MerckSource |
| | If the echocardiogram is unclear due to a barrel chest, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, or obesity, your health care provider may choose to perform a transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE. | | | Echocardiogram works well for most patients and allows doctors to see the heart beating and to visualize many of the structures of the heart. | | | The echocardiogram allows doctors to evaluate heart murmurs, check the pumping function of the heart, and evaluate patients who have had heart attacks. |
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| | Elliot Hospital - Services: Diagnostic Tests |
| | PEDIATRIC ECHOCARDIOGRAM: A pediatric echocardiogram is an ultrasound study of the heart done specifically on children. | | | This test is used by doctors to visualize structures of the heart not seen by a standard echocardiogram (from the outside chest wall) as well as clarify structures that may be otherwise poorly seen. | | | The esophagus lies immediately behind the heart and with this technology; very clear images of the heart can be obtained. |
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| | Stanford Hospital And Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center - Transesophageal Echocardiogram |
| | A transesophageal echocardiogram is performed by inserting a probe with a transducer down the esophagus rather than placing the transducer on the chest. | | | Patients with known problems of the esophagus, such as esophageal varices, esophageal obstruction, or radiation therapy to the area of the esophagus should be evaluated carefully by the physician before having the procedure. | | | The room will be darkened so that the images on the echocardiogram monitor can be viewed by the physician. |
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| | Cardiac services - Diagnostic procedures |
| | Prior to the echocardiogram itself, a lubricating gel may be applied to the chest. | | | Sometimes the procedure is combined with a special kind of ultrasound to monitor blood flow through the heart's valves. | | | A lubricating gel may be applied to the chest. |
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| | Echocardiography, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. |
| | A stress echocardiogram is an echocardiogram that is used in conjunction with exercise or medication to examine the heart when it is working hard. | | | A transesophageal echocardiogram is done in some situation where special information about the heart valves or possible blood clots in the heart is needed. | | | Patients cannot feel or hear the sound waves during the echocardiogram; however, there may be some discomfort from the pressure of the transducer on the chest. |
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| | Echocardiogram : What to Expect During : St. Jude Medical |
| | An exercise echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that enables the physician to see images of the heart while it is at work. | | | You will then be asked to walk on a treadmill (which will become increasingly faster and steeper) for a specified amount of time until a particular level of exercise is achieved. | | | Once your heart workload has increased to a specific level, your physician will perform another echocardiogram. |
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| | INTEGRIS Heart Hospital - Heart Education - Glossary of Test Procedures |
| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE): This is a specialized echocardiogram test that allows your doctor to visualize the internal structures of your heart. | | | Ultrasound gel is applied to the chest and the technician moves a wand like apparatus over the chest to produce internal images of the heart (very similar to an ultrasound done on pregnant women). | | | This test will help your doctor evaluate if there are any congenital defects, heart valve or heart muscle disease, if artificial valves are working properly or to detect any blood clots within certain areas of the heart. |
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| | Cardiology Advisor 2005.2: Echocardiogram |
| | For an echocardiogram using a transducer on your chest, no preparation is necessary. | | | Usually the transducer is placed on your chest. | | | An echocardiogram is helpful for following your progress if you have had surgery to replace a heart valve. |
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| | Echocardiogram: Sound imaging of the heart - MayoClinic.com |
| | Your doctor may suggest an echocardiogram if he or she suspects problems with the valves or chambers of your heart. | | | During stress echocardiograms, your blood pressure and ECG are monitored very closely to make sure your heart is handling the strain properly. | | | The Doppler echocardiogram uses colors to indicate the varying speed of your blood as it flows through the heart. |
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| | Tests to Diagnose Heart Valve Disease |
| | An individual being evaluated for heart valve disease may undergo tests, beginning with the simplest test such as a chest x-ray or echocardiogram and may progress to more complicated tests such as transesophagal echocardiography and heart catheterization or angiogram. | | | During the procedure, some gel and a smooth transducer are placed on the outside of the chest and ultrasound vibrations are used to take images of the heart while it is beating. | | | Some diagnostic tests such as the chest X-ray or echocardiogram may be repeated several times at different time intervals. |
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| | Echocardiogram CHOICE For Holy Cross Hospital |
| | Echocardiograms also may be combined with a Doppler study to assess blood flow. | | | Stress echocardiogram - performed during a cardiac stress (exercise) test to assess cardiac motion when increased demands are placed on the heart. | | | Assess if the heart or major blood vessels coming and going from the heart have been damaged by a traumatic injury; this is often done to determine a heart's condition before it is donated for transplant |
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| | UMHS - Transesophageal echocardiogram and doppler echocardiogram |
| | A transesophageal (trans-ee-soff-ah-JEE-ahl) echocardiogram is done to give your doctor the very best view of your heart. | | | You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. | | | This procedure, however, measures the speed and direction of the blood flow within the heart. |
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| | TEE |
| | A standard echocardiogram or Echo is obtained by applying a transducer to the front of the chest. | | | The ultrasound beam travels through the chest wall (skin, muscle, bone, tissue) and lungs to reach the heart. | | | Since the esophagus sits behind the heart, the echo beam does not have to travel through the front of the chest, avoiding many of the obstacles described above. |
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| | Redmond Regional Medical Center - Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE |
| | The image produced by the echocardiogram shows the shape and movement of the different heart structures, along with the flow of blood through the chambers and valves. | | | The TEE is often used to examine the hard-to-see structures of the heart. | | | The TEE benefits the doctor and patient in numerous ways. |
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| | Imaging Tests - Angiography, Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray - CardiologyChannel |
| | This allows the imaging part of the transesophageal echo to be placed in close proximity to the heart and enables the doctor to obtain high-quality images of the heart and the heart valves. | | | During TEE, the mouth and throat usually are sprayed with numbing medicine and patients are given a sedative to help them relax. | | | Imaging Tests - Angiography, Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray - CardiologyChannel |
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| | Echocardiograms, Cardiac Ultrasound Services at Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA |
| | During the echocardiogram, it is possible for the cardiologist to: | | | It is especially valuable in patients with valve replacements, history of a stroke, or when adequate images can not be obtained from the chest wall. | | | It is not unusual for a test to run longer if the structures of your heart are difficult to visualize because of chest shape or lung interference. |
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| | Discovery Health :: Medical Tests :: echocardiogram |
| | An echocardiogram may also be done before other procedures, to provide a picture of overall heart structure and function. | | | An echocardiogram helps the healthcare provider evaluate a person's heart valves and chambers. | | | In some cases, the picture of the heart may not be clear because of obesity, a barrel chest, or lung disorders. |
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| | Echocardiography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | In this case, the echocardiography transducer (or probe) is placed on the chest wall (or thorax) of the subject, and images are taken through the chest wall. | | | In addition to creating two-dimensional pictures of the cardiovascular system, the echocardiogram can also produce accurate assessment of the direction of blood flow and the velocity of blood and cardiac tissue at any arbitrary point using doppler ultrasound. | | | The echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) |
| | The TEE provides clearer images than a standard echocardiogram (which is done from outside the chest). | | | For this reason, a TEE is often performed when doctors want to look at hard-to-see structures of the heart. | | | Since the esophagus lies close to the heart, the TEE allows very clear images of the heart structures and blood flow. |
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| | Echocardiogram (echo) heart test - medical information from MedicineNet.com |
| | Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE): This test requires that the transducer be inserted down the throat into the esophagus (the swallowing tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.) Because the esophagus is located close to the heart, clear images of the heart structures can be obtained without the interference of the lungs and chest. | | | This test can accurately visualize the motion of the heart's walls and pumping action when the heart is stressed; it may reveal a lack of blood flow that isn't always apparent on other heart tests. | | | However, instead of exercising to stress the heart, the stress is obtained by giving a drug that stimulates the heart and makes it "think" it is exercising. |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram - RealAge Medical Encyclopedia |
| | TEE is used when a standard echocardiogram, using a transducer on the chest, doesn't show certain areas of the heart and blood vessels. | | | Because the probe is much nearer your heart when it is inside you rather than on the outside of your chest, the TEE is much more accurate than a standard echocardiogram. | | | The heart valves, chambers, blood vessels, and the heart muscle itself can be carefully measured and examined. |
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| | TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAMS |
| | In some people, a regular echocardiogram cannot get good pictures of the heart due to the anatomy of their chest. | | | It is also frequently used to monitor the heart during cardiac and noncardiac surgery. | | | A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) uses the same sound wave technology that a regular echocardiogram uses but the pictures are taken by inserting a special probe into the esophagus (the food tube that connects the mouth with the stomach) rather than by placing it on the patient's chest wall. |
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| | Minneapolis Heart Institute |
| | The information available on this web site is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a replacement or substitution for professional medical care. | | | Your doctor wants you to have a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). | | | A TEE is a special echocardiogram in which a cardiologist takes ultrasound images of your heart from a transducer (wand) that is placed in your esophagus, or swallowing tube. |
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| | Long Island Heart Associates |
| | The Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) enables the doctor to visualize the structures, valves and vessels of the heart that cannot be seen by a conventional echocardiogram. | | | The information obtained from this test is very useful in helping your doctor to diagnose and treat you. | | | That individual may wait for you, or we can place a call to them when the test is completed. |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram(TEE) - Pediatric Heart Services Inova Health System |
| | Since a traditional echocardiogram that views the heart through the chest wall has some limiting factors, this test allows very clear images of many parts of the heart structures and blood flow. | | | A TEE is a very effective diagnostic ultrasound test that allows a physician to look at the heart from a tube that is passed into the esophagus. | | | He/she will be placed under a light anesthesia to be asleep during the procedure. |
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| | Echocardiogram - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | To perform a transthoracic echocardiogram, a special gel is placed on the chest over the area being examined. | | | It may also be called a transthoracic echocardiogram. | | | Also known simply as an “echo,” an echocardiogram is a common diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart and its vessels. |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram Mayo Clinic Jacksonville |
| | Transesophageal echocardiograms view the heart from its back side. | | | To make this possible, a tube with an ultrasound scope is put into the esophagus (the tube that leads to the stomach) in a place near the heart. | | | A transesophageal (trans - ee - sof' - a - je'el) echocardiogram, or TEE, lets a physician examine the heart and its surrounding blood vessels. |
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| | ISC: Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Transesophageal Echocardiogram Combo Best Diagnostic Tool For Sub-Acute Stroke Patients |
| | "Our conclusion," Dr. Tong said, "is that a combination of multimodal MRI and transesophageal echo should be sufficient to diagnose about 95% of subacute stroke patients." | | | Additionally, diffusion weighted MRI changed the diagnosis, diagnostic confidence or treatment in 57% of all patients. | | | The study enrolled 171 consecutive patients who were admitted to hospital with signs and symptoms consistent with ischemic cerebrovascular disease. |
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| | ASE's SeeMyHeart Patient Information |
| | This may include examining the detailed structures and functioning of the heart valves. | | | A. You may be able to see some of the images on the video monitor during the procedure. | | | An echocardiogram exam usually includes a Doppler recording of the blood movement or flow within the heart. |
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| | Minneapolis Heart Institute |
| | Echocardiography is an ultrasound technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to help your doctor determine the condition of your heart. | | | Echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and stress echocardiograms (exercise stress and dobutamine echocardiograms) are all types of echocardiography (“echo”) tests your doctor can use to help diagnose possible heart problems. | | | Choose a test or procedure from the drop down list below for a list of locations where that test/procedure is performed. |
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| | TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM |
| | A TTE uses an ultrasound probe on the outside of your chest to see your heart. | | | You may be given medicine that causes your heart to work harder during the TEE. | | | A transesophageal (trans-eh-sof-uh-g-ull) echocardiogram (eh-ko-kar-d-o-gram) is a test to check for problems inside and around your heart. |
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| | Noninvasive Cardiac Laboratory: Transesophageal Echocardiography |
| | Send Feedback to: Brigham and Women's Hospital Information at bwhteleservices@partners.org | | | A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a special echocardiographic examination that allows cardiologists to look at the heart "from the inside out." Because many of the important structures in the heart are posterior, close to the esophagus, some of the best images can be obtained by imaging from the esophagus. | | | A transesophageal echo is performed by the patient swallowing a small tube (about the size of a finger). |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram and Mitral Valve Repair |
| | If there is any question in our minds regarding whether surgery is really necessary, we will repeat it. | | | Although my wife has no symptoms, she was | | | and was told she needed to have an Transesophageal Echocardiogram due |
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| | Transesopageal ECHO |
| | A transesophageal echo is performed by a doctor specializing in the care of patients with heart disease. | | | During the test, the patient's heart rate, heart rhythm, breathing, and blood pressure are carefully monitored. | | | A transesophageal echocardiogram is a special ultrasound test that uses sound waves to take pictures of the heart. |
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| | ASCO - South Carolina - CAC Final LMRP |
| | A transesophageal echocardiogram is performed by a physician and an endoscopic procedure is required. | | | An ultrasonic endoscope is passed into the patient's esophagus and positioned so that adequate ultra-sonic evaluation of the heart can be accomplished. |
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| | Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. |
| | Patients who are unable to exercise on a treadmill can be given a medication called dobutamine, which will increase the heart rate and contractility (dobutamine stress echocardiography). | | | It is safe and painless test that helps doctors diagnose many kinds of heart problems. | | | This type of echocardiogram can take clearer pictures of the heart than regular ultrasound tests provide. |
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| | Transesophageal echocardiogram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Known complications that are associated with transesophageal echocardiography include: | | | Although the placement of the thumb-wide transducer is uncomfortable, there are very few complaints of gagging from the patient once the transducer is in the correct location. | | | The transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is used over the transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) whenever better, more detailed images of the heart are needed by the cardiologist. |
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| | Transesophageal echocardiography with stress for the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease. | | | Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 6th ed. | | | Introduction to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with a historical perspective. |
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| | Heart Care FAQ - Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) |
| | These images help your doctor identify and treat problems such as infection, disease or defects in your heart& walls or valves. | | | Why did my doctor order a transesophageal echocardiogram? | | | Clearer pictures may result from TEE, rather than an echocardiogram where pictures are taken from outside the body. |
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| | Echocardiogram : What to Expect Before, Complications & Risks, What to Expect During, What to Expect After, FAQs, ... |
| | Cardiac echocardiograms (ECHOs) may be ordered if your doctor suspects a problem with the heart muscle, heart valve disease, or coronary artery disease. | | | During a transesophageal (through-the-throat) ECHO, an ultra-small transducer is placed on the tip of a very thin, flexible tube and placed down the throat, through the esophagus, which lies directly behind the heart. | | | Echocardiogram : What to Expect Before, Complications & Risks, What to Expect During, What to Expect After, FAQs, Related Web Sites & Resources : St. Jude Medical |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) |
| | For additional written health information, please contact the Health Information Center at the Cleveland Clinic (216) 444-3771 or toll-free (800) 223-2273 extension 43771 or visit www.clevelandclinic.org/health/. | | | During the transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) test, an ultrasound transducer (which produces high frequency sound waves) provides pictures of the heart's valves and chambers and helps the physician evaluate the pumping action of the heart. | | | An echocardiogram (often called "echo") is a graphic outline of the heart's movement. |
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| | Transesophageal Echocardiogram |
| | A test similar to an echocardiogram, except using a small, flexible probe passed into the esophagus to allow clearer imaging of hard-to-see areas of the heart |
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| | An echocardiogram, or "echo" as it is sometimes called, is a test in which your cardiologist can observe and evaluate the movement of your heart valves and the pumping of blood in the chambers of the heart. | | | The difference between a standard chest echocardiogram and a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), is that the ultrasound wand is part of an endoscope, a long, thin, flexible tube about 1/2 inch in diameter. | | | The endoscope is placed into your mouth and passed into your esophagus or "food pipe." This test gives the doctor a better look at your heart because your ribs and lungs don't obstruct the sound waves. |
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