Can I eat and drink before a transesophageal echocardiogram?

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  1. Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute
     
    Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered:
    You should not eat or drink anything for at least six hours prior to the transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). For those who must take medication on the day of the procedure, only use small sips of water.
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    You should not eat or drink anything for at least six hours prior to the transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). For those who must take medication on the day of the procedure, only use small sips of water. More