OBJECTIVES This study was performed to determine the accuracy and outcome
implications of mitral regurgitant lesions assessed by echocardiography. BACKGROUND In …

Objectives. This study was designed to delineate the utility and results of intraoperative
transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of patients undergoing mural valve …

Objective: To evaluate transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as an intraoperative
monitoring modality and to assess its safety, reliability, and overall utility in real-time use …

Purpose To determine the relative impact of each category-based TEE indication according
to the ASA guidelines. Methods In 851 patients undergoing cardiac surgery, TEE clinical …

The goal of hemodynamic monitoring and management during major surgery is to
guarantee adequate organ perfusion, a major prerequisite for adequate tissue oxygenation …

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) now is used widely as a monitoring technique
during and after cardiac operations. Widespread adoption of the technique has provided a …

The immediate effect of mitral valve repair (MVP) or replacement (MVR) on cardiac function
was compared in patients with mitral regurgitation in relation to the changes in left …

Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can play a major rote in active
guidance of cardiac surgery. This study describes a new application of TEE for assisting …

Transesophageal echocardiography(TEE) is increasingly used intraoperatively as a monitor
of ventricular function and volume. Despite its increasing use, whether data from TEE …

Transesophageal echocardiography complements transthoracic examination in 5–10% of
patients referred to the echocardiographic laboratory. Clinical indications for performing this …