Transesophageal echo cardiography

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.

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 preformed, ICU, TEEC lab, OR?

-When is it preformed - pre/post/intra/peri operatively?

Procdure
30-60 mins, under sedation...

Major Adverse Effects
-Oral-Pharynx/Esophagus?

Contradictions
-No x,y,z withing h hours of the procdure

Insurance Coverage
-known non-coverage issues?


 * 1) REDIRECT TEEC