Transoesophageal echocardiography for interventional cardiology procedures

Abstract

Chapter 17 is a new chapter from earlier editions of Practical Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography. It provides a description of the use of TOE for patients undergoing a range of procedures in the catheter laboratory, including transcatheter AV implantation, LA appendage occlusion, edge-to-edge MV repair, balloon mitral valvotomy, and device closure of ASDs and paravalvular leaks. Important measurements and the associated image planes that are required for each procedure are outlined, along with a description of the ideal imaging plane and puncture site for placing transatrial catheters. Potential complications associated with each procedure are also reviewed.