May 6, 2025 · Before cardioversion, you may need a test called a TEE (transesophageal echocardiography). During this test, you swallow a small ultrasound device. This lets the …

Feb 21, 2025 · The procedure is done in a cath lab at a hospital or medical clinic. Before the procedure, a nurse will put an IV line into a vein in your arm so you can get medication to help …

Oct 29, 2024 · If your doctor gives you the medication, you may need to take it for three to four weeks before the procedure. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is often used to check …

May 30, 2024 · Also called a stress test or treadmill test, exercise testing can provide valuable information in people with valvular heart disease, especially in those whose symptoms may be …

Jun 12, 2025 · Intraoperative TEE use has been shown to improve outcomes and reduce mortality in high-risk cardiac surgery patients, particularly those undergoing coronary artery bypass graft …

Oct 21, 2024 · The test usually lasts one to four hours. If the type and location of the abnormal heart rhythm is identified and an appropriate therapy decided, cardiac ablation or insertion of a …

Mar 22, 2022 · The test takes about 10-15 minutes to set up, 10-15 minutes to do and an additional 10-15 minutes of observation afterward. If you're scheduled for the test, you should …

Oct 24, 2024 · Catheter ablation, also called radiofrequency ablation, is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy a small area of heart tissue that is causing rapid and …

Feb 26, 2025 · This test is used to trigger your symptoms while your health care team is watching. They measure your blood pressure and heart rate during the test to find out what’s causing …