Transesophageal echo cardiography

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Transesophageal echo cardiography (TEEC) is a diagnostic procedure that involves feeding a small ultrasound device into a patient's esophagus to evaluate heart function. Since the esophagus is very close to the heart (left ventricle), there is less noise-distortion and higher-resolution images can be obtained.

Contents 1 Uses 2 Procdure 3 Major Adverse Effects 4 Contradictions 5 Insurance Coverage

[edit] Uses

-Who is the doctor that will perform this procedure?
-Why does a patient need this done?
-What potential information can be obtained?
-Where is it performed, ICU, TEEC lab, OR?
-When is it performed - pre/post/intra/peri operatively?

[edit] Procdure

30-60 mins, under sedation...

[edit] Major Adverse Effects

-Oral-Pharynx/Esophagus?

[edit] Contradictions

-No x, y,z within h hours of the procdure

[edit] Insurance Coverage

-known non-coverage issues?