Every complete transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) examination should include a
careful assessment of the aortic valve. TEE can define the severity and mechanisms of aortic …

TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (TEE) has elevated and solidified the role of
the intraoperative echocardiographer as a crucial member of the cardiac surgical team. This …

Echocardiography in cardiac surgery is an essential tool providing structural and functional
information of the heart allowing surgeon to adjust the most appropriate technical solutions …

Purpose To assess the value of routine intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography
(TEE) in unselected patients (P) undergoing cardiac surgery. Design Routine intraoperative …

IN THE UNITED STATES, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a
class I recommendation by the American Heart Association and American College of …

Advanced imaging modalities are essential for the sustained growth of MICS, particularly
with the evolution of novel transcatheter systems. These techniques rely on exceptional …

Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (IOTEE) has become an important
addition to cardiac surgery. The overall impact on surgical decisions remains an important …

Ruediger Autschbach, MD, PhD during reconstructive valve surgery, or even in all valve
interventions. Other indications are a monitoring of the left ventricular function in off-pump …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to provide a concise overview of key
recommendations, with a specific focus on common challenges faced by intraoperative …