Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe
Flexible, endoscope-like ultrasound probe advanced into the esophagus and positioned directly behind the heart for real-time imaging.
How it is used
Continuous intraoperative monitoring of cardiac function and volume status, and immediate evaluation of valve repair/replacement results before leaving the OR; standard of care per the joint SEDAR-SECCV (Spanish anesthesia/cardiac surgery societies) consensus document.
Clinical tip
The SEDAR-SECCV consensus mandates re-assessing residual mitral regurgitation after every repair, once pressure and contractility are optimized post-bypass.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-15.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.