What should I expect after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)?
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Dr. Bijoy Khandheria of Aurora Health Care answered:You can expect the following after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), a test that uses sound waves to see the heart and other structures inside your body:
- If you are staying in the hospital as a patient, you will be brought back to your room.
- If you are going home after the test, you will need a friend or family member to take you (the sedative may leave you too groggy to drive).
- You should not eat or drink anything for one hour, since your throat will still be numb. After this time, you may return to your regular diet.
- You may have a slightly sore throat for up to four hours after the effects of the medicine wear off. If your throat is sore, you can try cold drinks and lozenges to relieve the soreness.
You can expect the following after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), a test that uses sound waves to see the heart and other structures inside your body: If you are staying in the hospital as a patient, you will be brought back to your... More -
Brigham and Women's Hospital answered:After a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) -- a diagnostic procedure that uses echocardiography to assess the heart's function -- you will be moved to a recovery area, where nurses will monitor your heart rate, echocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
When your gag reflex has returned, your vital signs are stable, and you are more alert, the ECG electrode pads, the oxygen probe, and the IV will be removed. You may dress.
You may feel weak, tired, or groggy for the remainder of the day of the procedure. You should feel normal by the day after the procedure. Your throat may be sore for a few days following the procedure due to the insertion of the TEE probe.
If the procedure was performed on an outpatient basis, you may be discharged home, unless your physician determines that your condition requires further observation or hospital admission.
If you received sedation, you will need to have someone drive you home. You may resume your usual diet and activities unless your physician advises you differently. Generally, there is no special type of care following a TEE. However, your physician may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.After a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) -- a diagnostic procedure that uses echocardiography to assess the heart's function -- you will be moved to a recovery area, where nurses will monitor your heart rate, echocardiogram (ECG), blood... More
