A Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE/TOE) is a ultrasound test of the heart. It shows detailed heart valves and chambers, clots in the heart. No ionising radiation (sound waves).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Detailed heart valves and chambers, clots in the heart.
Suspected valve infection, clot before cardioversion.
Nothing to eat for 6 hours; a throat spray and sedation are used.
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
30 to 60 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ultrasound
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a tee show?
Detailed heart valves and chambers, clots in the heart.
Why is a tee done?
Suspected valve infection, clot before cardioversion.
How do I prepare for a tee?
Nothing to eat for 6 hours; a throat spray and sedation are used.
Does a tee use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
How long does a tee take?
30 to 60 minutes
Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE/TOE) क्यों किया जाता है?
Suspected valve infection, clot before cardioversion.
Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE/TOE) के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Nothing to eat for 6 hours; a throat spray and sedation are used.
Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE/TOE) गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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