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 — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
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
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
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) किन गरिन्छ?
Suspected valve infection, clot before cardioversion.
Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE/TOE) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Nothing to eat for 6 hours; a throat spray and sedation are used.
Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE/TOE) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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