What is the transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) used for? (Select all that apply.)
a. Detect thrombi before a cardioversion
b. Check for cardiac arrhythmias
c. Visualize vegetation on the heart valves
d. Measure effectiveness of diuretic therapy
e. Visualize abscesses on the heart valves
ANS: A, C, E
The TEE is used to check for thrombi before cardioversion, and to visualize vegetation and abscesses on the valves of the heart.
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