2. TTE vs TEE TEE considered more sensitive/specific 5% chance of finding pathologies that change management TTE with appropriate maneuvers very sensitive for PFO TTE better for LV thrombus TEE preferred if valvular disease suspected TEE better at imaging left atrium/appendage TEE Provides high-quality assessment of mitral and prosthetic valve, including definition of intracardiac masses & possible associated abnormalities May 29, 2024 · In some cases, another type of echocardiogram, transesophageal echo (or TEE), may be performed. A TEE is done using a probe inserted in the throat while the patient is under sedation. During this test, you swallow a small ultrasound device. This lets the health care team look inside your heart atria for blood clots. 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 best left alone. If blood clots are found, you may need blood thinners* before cardioversion. 3. Oct 29, 2024 · Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is often used to check for the presence of blood clots before this procedure. Learn about the various tests you may undergo.

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