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- Transesophageal Echocardiography - American Heart Association
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a test that produces pictures of your heart TEE uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make detailed pictures of your heart and the arteries that lead to and from it
- Nonsurgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - American Heart Association
Before cardioversion, you may need a test called a TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) During this test, you swallow a small ultrasound device This lets the health care team look inside your heart atria for blood clots If blood clots are found, you may need blood thinners* before cardioversion This will help reduce your stroke risk
- Angina (Chest Pain) - American Heart Association
The American Heart Association explains angina is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease Learn about angina and its various types
- Cardioversion - American Heart Association
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
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) - American Heart Association
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
- Cryptogenic Stroke - American Heart Association
Cory Edwards, MD Stroke Medical Director Neurology Altru Health System “The recommendations and opinions presented by our guest speakers may not represent the official position of the American Heart Association The materials are for educational purposes only, and do not constitute an endorsement or instruction by AHA ASA The AHA ASA does not endorse any product or device ”
- 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
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