Transesophageal echocardiogram: retrospective review and current clinical applications

Since the introduction of transesophageal echocardiogram in early eighties, clinical application of this diagnostic procedure has increased tremendously. A retrospective study to evaluate the indications of performing this test was done at The Aga Khan University Hospital. Also reviewed in detail are its current clinical applications. A total of 236 procedures were performed during the period of March 1995 to April 2000. Only 2 patients [0.91] had complications. TEE is a safe and effective disfunction tool