How long does a TEE echocardiogram take?

How long does a TEE echocardiogram take?

How long does the test take? The test will take about 90 minutes. Afterwards, you may need more tests. Otherwise, your driver can take you home.

Are you awake during a transesophageal echocardiogram?

Once the test is ready to begin, you will be given a sedative to help you relax, and a numbing medication will be sprayed down your throat. This will make the passage of the transesophageal ultrasound probe more comfortable. You will be awake enough to swallow if necessary.

What does a transesophageal echocardiogram show?

TEE is a type of echocardiography (echo). Echo shows the size and shape of the heart and how well the heart chambers and valves are working. Echo can pinpoint areas of heart muscle that aren’t contracting well because of poor blood flow or injury from a previous heart attack.

Do they put you to sleep for a TEE?

Once you arrive After changing into a hospital gown, you’ll meet your nurse. They’ll place an intravenous (IV) catheter into one of your veins, usually in your hand or arm. The IV will be used to give you anesthesia (medication to make you sleep) during your procedure.

Are you awake for tee?

When you wake up after your procedure, you’ll be in the recovery room. Your nurse will continue to monitor your heart, breathing, and blood pressure. Once you’re fully awake, your nurse will remove your IV.

Does transesophageal echocardiogram hurt?

Your throat will be numbed with an anesthetic, then a flexible tube about the size of your index finger is inserted into your mouth and down your esophagus. During the procedure, you may feel the probe moving, but it won’t be painful or interfere with your breathing.

Can you wear a bra during an echocardiogram?

To get good pictures, the probe needs to be covered in a special lubricant gel. Therefore, to have an echocardiogram, you need to take your clothes off from the waist up – including any bra. You will be offered a gown to wear instead.