Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the evaluation of the coronary arteries

Cardiol Clin. 2000 Nov;18(4):833-48. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70183-1.

Abstract

With technical advancements, including high frequency, multiplane transducers, digital acquisition and display, and left-sided contrast agents, TEE is emerging as a promising method for evaluating coronary artery disease. Visualization of proximal coronary artery stenoses and coronary artery anomalies is already possible. Research studies using TEE measurement have contributed to understanding coronary artery physiology and may prove to be a valuable clinical tool in the future.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Vessels / physiology
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Regional Blood Flow