PATIENT EDUCATION: PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Course overview

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a relatively safe diagnostic and monitoring tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to evaluate the function of the heart¿s valves and chambers, determine the presence of heart disease, evaluate the effectiveness of valve surgery, and evaluate abnormalities of the left atrium. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about TEE, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.