Which of the following cardiac diagnostic tests would include monitoring the gag reflex before giving the patient anything to eat or drink?
A) Barium swallow
B) Transesophageal echocardiogram
C) MUGA scan
D) Stress test

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In transesophageal echocardiography,an ultrasound probe is fitted on the end of a flexible gastroscope,which is inserted into the posterior pharynx and advanced into the esophagus.After the procedure,the patient is unable to eat until the gag reflex returns.The other tests do not alter the gag reflex.

Which of the Following Cardiac Diagnostic Tests Would Include Monitoring