Question: what is the difference between an echocardiogram and a transesophageal echocardiogram?
Answer: Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE): Sometimes the best approach is to guide a special ultrasound probe into your mouth and down your esophagus after sedation. Doppler echocardiogram: This technique is used to measure and assess the flow of blood through the heart's chambers and valves.