
Transesophageal Echocardiography - American Heart Association
• Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE): A TEE uses similar technology as a TTE. After properly numbing your throat and giving you intravenous sedation, your sonographer and doctor will attach a …
Coronary Artery Calcium Test | American Heart Association
Feb 21, 2025 · Coronary Artery Calcium Test Quick Facts A coronary artery calcium test is a heart scan. It shows calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. Your calcium score can help your health care …
Testing for Heart Valve Problems - American Heart Association
May 30, 2024 · A CT scan creates images of the valve anatomy and allows for evaluation of the severity of stenosis and regurgitation. A CT scan also can determine whether there are valvular lesions or …
Cardioversion - American Heart Association
Oct 29, 2024 · Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is often used to check for the presence of blood clots before this procedure. Complications are uncommon but may include:
Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT) Calculator ...
The American Heart Association PREVENT™ calculator aims to help clinicians assess cardiovascular disease risk and facilitate clinician-patient discussions to optimize prevention of cardiovascular …
Radionuclide Angiography (MUGA Scan) - American Heart Association
Feb 26, 2025 · A MUGA scan helps your health care team learn more about symptoms of poor or reduced heart function. Your health care professional may use this scan if other tests, such as an …
Diagnosing a Heart Attack - American Heart Association
Feb 21, 2025 · The most common tests are for troponin and creatine kinase. Imaging tests take pictures of your heart and surrounding parts of the body. These tests include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or …
TEE Provides high-quality assessment of mitral and prosthetic valve, including definition of intracardiac masses & possible associated abnormalities
Labetalol 10mg IV, may repeat x1. PRN BP >180/105 Heparin 5000 units subcutaneous every 12 hours Lovenox 40mg subcutaneous every 24 hours Aspirin 325 PO/PR q day Dipyridamole-Aspirin …