Detection of massive pulmonary embolism by transesophageal echocardiography

Cardiology. 1992;80(2):94-9. doi: 10.1159/000174985.

Abstract

Transesophageal echocardiography is a new echocardiographic technique with indications that are still expanding and being redefined. Recently, the usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in pulmonary embolism has been demonstrated in several case reports. In this article, we present 3 cases with pulmonary embolism diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography and discuss its diagnostic value in this clinical setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombophlebitis / diagnostic imaging