Question

What is the abbreviation for a diagnostic test which involves inserting a small probe into the esophagus to record the anatomy and function of the heart valves?

Answer 1

TEE Transesophageal Echocardiography

Step-by-step explanation:

TEE is an ultrasound of the heart but instead of doing it from the chest it is done by inserting a small probe into the esophagus. Since the esophagus is very close to the heart, it can be seen much better than a conventional echocardiogram. The abbreviation comes from TransEsophageal Echocardiography (TEE).