LOINC long common name : US Heart Transesophageal;
LOINC short name : US Heart Transesophageal;
LOINC description : Trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) can help in the diagnosis of heart and blood
vessel diseases in adults and children. It may also be used for guidance during cardiac
catheterization, surgical preparation or patient assessment either during or after
surgery. TEE can be used in addition to transthoracic echo (TTE). If TTE images are
insufficient, TEE may be recommended.;