Unlike a transthoracic echo, which is done from outside the body, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is performed with a probe inserted into the esophagus. The picture available through the esophagus is much clearer than a traditional echo because there is less distance between the transducer and the heart imaging from the esophagus For example, the Cardiologist can’t view as much of the aorta on a traditional echo, they with TEE. The heart valves can also be seen in much better detail with a transesophageal echocardiogram.
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Other Cardiology Services in Taos
- 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Heart Failure Clinic – (HF)
- Cardiology Inpatient Consultation
- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic
- Arrhythmia and pacemaker/ICD clinic
- Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Coronary Calcium Scan (CCS)
- Coronary CT Angiography (CTA)
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Direct Current (DC) Cardioversion
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Holter Monitor and Cardiac Event Monitor
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Nuclear Stress Test