A patient is scheduled for a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Results from this diagnostic evaluation provides which specific information related to the cardiac system?

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A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is particularly useful for detecting clots in the atria, as it provides detailed images of the heart's structure and function from an esophageal probe, offering a closer and clearer view of the atrial chambers than a standard transthoracic echocardiogram.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)