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A transoesophageal echocardiogram shows your doctor the structure of your heart and how well it’s working. It gives more detailed pictures than a standard transthoracic echocardiogram. A transthoracic echocardiogram uses an ultrasound probe placed over your chest to take images of your heart. A transoesophageal echocardiogram takes images ...
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A transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) uses sound waves (ultrasound) from a probe to check the structure of your heart and how well it is functioning. The probe is about as wide as an index finger and goes in the mouth, down the throat and into the oesophagus. The probe produces clearer and more accurate echo pictures than those taken from the ...
Your blood pressure, oxygen saturations and breathing will be monitored throughout. The doctor will briefly explain the procedure again. They will then spray the back of your throat with some local anaesthetic; this has a flavour similar to bitter bananas. A mouth guard will be placed between your teeth.
May 11, 2023 · A barium swallow is a medical imaging test that uses a special dye called barium to create X-ray images of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This article discusses the procedure, preparation, risks, and results of a barium swallow. If you are scheduled to have a barium swallow, it is important to follow the healthcare provider's instructions for preparation and inform them of any ...
Oesophageal dilatation is a procedure to widen a part of your food pipe that is too narrow. We do this using a long, thin tube called a catheter with a balloon attached. The procedure should expand the narrow area and make it easier for you to swallow. About an oesophageal stent. Sometimes, oesophageal dilatation does not resolve swallowing ...
Aug 7, 2019 · Background Swallow or deglutition syncope is an unusual type of neurally-mediated syncope associated with life-threatening bradyarrhythmia and hypotension. It is a difficult condition to diagnose with commonly delayed diagnosis and management. There is lack of review articles that elucidate the basic demographics, clinical characteristics and management of this rare condition. This publication ...
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3) ‘Tastes for pleasure’. Sometimes a feeding tube will be placed but you will choose to continue having small amounts of food and/or drink by mouth for comfort or enjoyment. The risk of aspiration is not eliminated with ‘tastes for pleasure’ but may be reduced. Your speech and language therapist can advise on what consistencies are safest.
