The respiratory therapist is reviewing the transthoracic echocardiogram of a patient. The images are very poor. What other type of imaging study can they suggest to the physician to improve the image quality?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) provides images of the heart from within the esophagus, which is closer to the heart and not obstructed by the ribs or lungs, thus offering clearer images when transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) quality is poor.

The Respiratory Therapist Is Reviewing the Transthoracic Echocardiogram of a Patient