Why the study?
Does multiplane transesophageal echocardiography improve diagnostic assessment and reduce patient discomfort in patients with cardiovascular disorders?
Population
100 patients undergoing diagnostic assessment of cardiovascular disorders
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May enhance TEE assessment with less discomfort in select cases; leaves open need for comparative trials.
Does multiplane transesophageal echocardiography improve diagnostic assessment and reduce patient discomfort in patients with cardiovascular disorders?
Multiplane transesophageal echocardiography enhances diagnostic versatility and reduces patient discomfort by allowing 180-degree transducer steering without excessive probe manipulation.
Pandian et al. (1992) studied this question.
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