What is the difference between a tte and an echocardiogram

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Is an echo the same as a TTE?

A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is a test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to create images of your heart. It's the most common type of echocardiogram (echo).

What are the two types of echocardiogram?

Generally speaking, there are two types of echocardiograms: transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). Both types of echocardiograms are available through Phoenix Heart Center.

What is the difference between transthoracic echo and echo?

While a transesophageal echocardiogram involves the insertion of a probe into the esophagus, a transthoracic echocardiogram can be performed by simply placing the probe against the skin. Both procedures use echoes from sound waves to create imagery.

Which is more accurate a TTE or a TEE?

Conclusions: TEE provides higher accuracy and feasibility than TTE in the diagnosis of BAV, and it should therefore be indicated when morphological features of AVs cannot be evaluated by TTE.