Clinical Impact of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Authors:
J. Šoupal 1; O. Biebl 1; B. Jurenka 2; P. Kolouch 1; P. Michálek 2; M. Stern 2; P. Šebesta 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Oddělení kardiovaskulární chiurgie, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha, primář MUDr. P. Šebesta, CSc. 2Anesteziologicko-resuscitační oddělení, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha, primář MUDr. M. Ročeň
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Published in:
Anest. intenziv. Med., , 2002, č. 6, s. 286-288
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Overview
Since 1990, transesophageal echocardiography has been spreading beyond echocardiographic laboratories to the everyday care of surgical andintensive care patients. Its effectiveness as a clinical monitor during anaesthesia and critical care has been well established. This article shows themain advantages and challenges of this rapidly evolving method.
Key words:
TEE – diagnosis – haemodynamics – kardiosurgery – anaesthesiology
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