A normal transesophageal echocardiogram shows a normal heart
structure and the normal flow of blood through the heart chambers
and heart valves.
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A transesophageal echocardiogram may show a number of
abnormalities in the structure and function of the heart, such as
thickening of the wall of the heart muscle (especially the left
ventricle). Other abnormalities can include.
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Transesophageal echocardiography involves passing an ultrasound
device into the esophagus to get a clearer image of the heart