We have created this online interactive module to assist with teaching and learning the assessment of cardiac function with transthoracic echocardiography.

Chamber dimensions constitute key parameters of most echocardiographic examinations. For example, left ventricular size, measured as its inner diameter, is strongly related to heart …

Aug 5, 2022 · A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is a test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to create images of your heart. TTE can determine how well your heart is functioning and …

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is a more specialized cardiac ultrasound with a special probe that is inserted into the patient’s esophagus. TEE requires sedation and is considered …

A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is the most common type of echocardiogram, which is a still or moving image of the internal parts of the heart using ultrasound. In this case, the probe …

Dec 5, 2017 · Here’s a quick primer of cardiac transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) including actual images I’ve taken as a critical care fellow with corresponding labeled diagrams. I …

Mar 10, 2025 · During a TTE, the pictures of your heart may not be clear. Shadows or reflections may be seen as heart problems when your heart is normal. With a TTE, some areas of your …

Nov 12, 2024 · An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. This common test can show blood flow through the heart and heart valves. Your healthcare …

Mar 23, 2023 · Standard transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the most commonly performed form of echocardiography. It consists of five standardized windows which are obtained in a …

A computer uses the data from the transducer to create a picture of the heart. The picture is shown on a TV screen. The pictures of your heart are saved in your record. It gives …