Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE Test) When the Heart Needs a Closer Look
If your doctor has recommended a TEE test (transesophageal echocardiography), you may be wondering why it is needed. Most heart conditions are initially diagnosed and assessed by TTE or transthoracic echocardiography. Transesophageal echocardiography is used selectively when more detailed anatomical information is needed, when TTE findings are unclear, or when planning and guiding treatment. What […]
