Procedure
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
A one-page care plan for patients having Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this test gives detailed pictures of my heart from inside my chest
- I understand it helps find valve problems, clots, infection, or structural issues
- I do not eat or drink for the time I was told before the procedure
- I take or hold medicines exactly as instructed before the test
- I tell my care team if I have trouble swallowing, esophagus problems, or allergies
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
3 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.