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Transesophageal echocardiography: a complementary view of the heart

Eustachio Agricola1, Michele Oppizzi, Giulio Melisurgo

  • 1Division of Non Invasive Cardiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milano, Italy. agricola.eustachio@hrs.it

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
|March 25, 2004
PubMed

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Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a vital diagnostic tool for detecting cardiac abnormalities missed by transthoracic methods. This review examines TEE's current role in diagnosis, prognosis, and guiding cardiac interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become indispensable over the last 20 years.
  • It excels at visualizing cardiac structures obscured by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications of TEE.
  • To evaluate TEE's impact on clinical decision-making.
  • To examine TEE's utility as a monitoring tool during cardiac interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of transesophageal echocardiography applications.
  • Analysis of TEE's role in diagnosing cardiac diseases.
  • Assessment of TEE's function in interventional cardiology.

Main Results:

  • TEE is a cornerstone in diagnosing various cardiac conditions.
  • It significantly influences clinical decisions and patient management.
  • TEE serves as a crucial monitoring adjunct in numerous cardiac procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Transesophageal echocardiography is a key modality in modern cardiology.
  • Its diagnostic and interventional applications continue to expand.
  • TEE provides critical information for patient care and procedural success.

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