Transesophageal Echo in Houston
Transesophageal ECHO -This is an alternative way to perform an echocardiogram. A specialized
probe containing an ultrasound transducer at its tip is passed into the patient's esophagus This
allows image and Doppler evaluation...
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Transesophageal Echo in Houston
Transesophageal ECHO -This is an alternative way to perform an echocardiogram. A specialized
probe containing an ultrasound transducer at its tip is passed into the patient's esophagus This
allows image and Doppler evaluation which can be recorded. This is known as a transesophageal
echocardiogram, or TOE (TEE in the United States). Transesophageal echocardiograms are most
often utilized when transthoracic images are suboptimal and when a more clear and precise
image is needed for assessment. This test is performed in the presence of a cardiologist,
registered nurse, and ultrasound technician.
Carotid Artery Disease: valves in heart
Carotid artery disease affects the vessels leading to the head and brain. Acquiring this disease is a
risk factor for having a stroke.
Carotid disease generally doesn’t boast any symptoms. However, when blood flow to part of the
brain is restricted, symptoms generally occur. If an individual is experiencing warning signs of a
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