Abstract
Assessment of the left ventricle may be the primary objective in a peroperative TEE study (especially for noncardiac surgery), in ventilated patients or in patients “resistant” to ultrasound via the transthoracic approach (due to body habitus). In other studies, it is secondary, but a very important objective. Whether a primary or secondary objective, it is necessary to have a systematic approach to ensure the appropriate images are obtained.
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Belham, M. (2010). The Left Ventricle. In: Transesophageal Echocardiography in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-621-2_2
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