Transesophageal Echocardiography Treatment in India
About Transesophageal Echocardiography
Key Highlights
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Provides superior, high-resolution images of the heart compared to standard echocardiography.Minimally invasive with no surgical incisions required.Crucial for diagnosing conditions like blood clots, heart valve abnormalities, and endocarditis.Often performed as an outpatient procedure with same-day discharge.Guides critical treatment decisions for stroke, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac surgery.
Who is this surgery for?
- To evaluate the source of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- To detect blood clots (thrombi) in the heart, especially in the left atrial appendage.
- To diagnose infective endocarditis (heart valve infection).
- To assess the structure and function of heart valves for disease or prosthetic valve function.
- To examine the aorta for aneurysms or dissections.
- To evaluate congenital heart disease.
- To guide procedures like cardioversion or cardiac catheter ablation.
How to prepare
- Fasting is required, typically for 6-8 hours before the procedure to prevent aspiration.
- Provide a complete list of all medications, especially blood thinners, to your doctor.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home afterward, as sedation will be used.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, especially to sedatives or local anesthetics.
- Remove dentures or dental appliances before the procedure begins.
Risks & possible complications
- Sore throat or minor throat irritation is common and temporary.
- Rare risk of esophageal or stomach injury or bleeding.
- Potential for adverse reaction to sedative medications.
- Very rare risk of heart rhythm problems or aspiration.
- Damage to teeth or dental work is possible but uncommon.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will be monitored in a recovery area until the sedation wears off (1-2 hours).
- You must not eat or drink for about an hour after the procedure until your gag reflex returns.
- Avoid driving, operating machinery, or making important decisions for 24 hours post-sedation.
- Your throat may feel scratchy; soothing lozenges or cool liquids can help.
- Resume normal activities and diet as tolerated, typically the next day, unless otherwise instructed.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient) or 1 day
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Expected recovery time:
1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering transesophageal echocardiography in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with radiology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform transesophageal echocardiography. MediFyr helps you compare radiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for transesophageal echocardiography compare across other countries where we have data.
Emma Miller, a 68-year-old retired school...
Emma Miller, a 68-year-old retired school librarian, had a history of high blood pressure and a recent bout of pneumonia. For the past three weeks, she'd been experiencing persistent, low-grade fevers, night sweats, and unusual fatigue. Her primary care doctor heard a new heart murmur and was concerned about possible endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves. The radiologist recommended a Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) to get a much clearer, detailed image of her heart valves than a standard echocardiogram could provide, crucial for detecting small vegetations. On the day, Emma was very anxious about the sedation and the probe insertion. The nursing team was reassuring, and the sedation made her drowsy and comfortable. She remembers very little of the procedure itself. The TEE successfully identified a small vegetation on her mitral valve, confirming bacterial endocarditis. Post-procedure, her throat was sore for a day, and she felt groggy. Emotionally, she moved from fear of the unknown and a serious diagnosis to profound relief. Knowing the exact cause of her symptoms provided a clear path forward with targeted intravenous antibiotics. She felt validated and empowered to begin treatment.
Radiologists for Transesophageal Echocardiography
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