TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography)

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo transthoracic echocardiography
gptkbp:contraindication esophageal disorders
gptkbp:cookingMethod fasting
gptkbp:detects congenital heart defects
endocarditis
blood clots
valvular disease
gptkbp:developedBy 1970s
gptkbp:duration 30-60 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography)
gptkbp:improves visualization of posterior cardiac structures
gptkbp:performedBy anesthesiologist
cardiologist
gptkbp:requires sedation
esophageal probe
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:arrhythmia
bleeding
sore throat
esophageal perforation
gptkbp:usedFor cardiac imaging
diagnosis of heart conditions
gptkbp:usedIn stroke evaluation
infective endocarditis assessment
intraoperative monitoring
gptkbp:uses ultrasound technology
gptkbp:visualizes gptkb:aorta
heart valves
heart chambers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vivid_E95_Ultra_Edition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7