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Transesophageal echocardiographic imaging workshop: a basic transverse plane examination sequence
M Griffin1, T Rafferty, A Rogers
1Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8051, USA.
The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|December 22, 1999
Summary
This workshop presents a 10-step method for basic transesophageal echocardiography views. It enables beginners to perform standardized cardiac and great vessel examinations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Echocardiography
Background:
- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is crucial for cardiac assessment.
- Standardized views are essential for consistent diagnostic quality.
Framework:
- A 10-step sequence of transverse plane 2D TEE views is detailed.
- This framework ensures a comprehensive yet basic examination.
Implementation:
- The described method is designed for beginning practitioners.
- It facilitates the acquisition of essential cardiac and great vessel images.
Implications:
- Standardized TEE protocols improve diagnostic accuracy.
- This approach aids in training new echocardiography specialists.