Transesophageal Echocardiography - American Heart Association
Nonsurgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - American Heart …
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 …
Cardioversion - American Heart Association
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:
Nondental Procedures: In patients with valvular heart disease who are at high risk of IE, antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended for nondental procedures, such as TEE, …
Ablation for Arrhythmias - American Heart Association
Oct 24, 2024 · Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy (similar to microwave heat) to.
Considerations of Intraoperative Transesophageal …
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 …
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
First Aid, CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Learn more about resuscitation science, training in your community or organization, and other CPR programs.
Infectious Etiologies Rare but delayed treatment significant consequences Embolism from infective endocarditis Ischemic lesions, microbleeds, mycotic aneurysms TEE more sensitive
Testing for Heart Valve Problems - American Heart Association
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 …
TEE Provides high-quality assessment of mitral and prosthetic valve, including definition of intracardiac masses & possible associated abnormalities