Transesophageal Echocardiography - American Heart Association
Nonsurgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - American Heart …
May 6, 2025 · Before cardioversion, you may need a test called a TEE (transesophageal echocardiography). During this test, you swallow a small ultrasound device. This lets the …
Cardioversion - American Heart Association
Oct 29, 2024 · Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is often used to check for the presence of blood clots before this procedure. Complications are uncommon but may include:
Heart Walk - American Heart Association
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from USA's #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke.
Nondental Procedures: In patients with valvular heart disease who are at high risk of IE, antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended for nondental procedures, such as TEE, …
TTE vs TEE TEE considered more sensitive/specific 5% chance of finding pathologies that change management TTE with appropriate maneuvers very sensitive for PFO TTE better for …
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
First Aid, CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Learn more about resuscitation science, training in your community or organization, and other CPR programs.
Ablation for Arrhythmias - American Heart Association
Oct 24, 2024 · Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy (similar to microwave heat) to.
Considerations of Intraoperative Transesophageal …
Jun 12, 2025 · Although intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is increasingly important in cardiac surgery for monitoring, decision-making, and improving clinical outcomes, …
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) - American Heart Association
Sep 26, 2023 · The American Heart Association explains patent foramen ovale (PFO) or hole in the heart, which affects millions of people and can cause a stroke. Learn more.