TEE is a diagnostic technique that allows doctors to obtain detailed images of the heart. It involves inserting a tube (probe) down the throat to reach the esophagus (windpipe). Generally, TEE is a ...
What’s a Transesophageal Echocardiogram? A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a type of ultrasound test. Your doctor puts a tube down your esophagus with an ultrasound device that takes a series ...
Most echocardiograms don’t require extensive preparation. If you’re having a transesophageal echocardiogram, you may need to fast for several hours before your procedure. Unlike several other types of ...