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A minimum dataset for a standard transoesophageal echocardiogram: a guideline protocol from the British Society of Echocardiography
Echo Research & Practice volume 2, pages G29–G45 (2015)
Abstract
A systematic approach to transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is essential to ensure that no pathology is missed during a study. In addition, a standardised approach facilitates the education and training of operators and is helpful when reviewing studies performed in other departments or by different operators. This document produced by the British Society of Echocardiography aims to provide a framework for a standard TOE study. In addition to a minimum dataset, the layout proposes a recommended sequence in which to perform a comprehensive study. It is recommended that this standardised approach is followed when performing TOE in all clinical settings, including intraoperative TOE to ensure important pathology is not missed. Consequently, this document has been prepared with the direct involvement of the Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists (ACTA).
Abbreviations
- 2D:
-
Two-dimensional
- A1, A2, A3:
-
Scallops of anterior mitral valve leaflet
- ASD:
-
Atrial septal defect
- AV:
-
Aortic valve
- CFM:
-
Colour flow Doppler
- CW:
-
Continuous wave Doppler
- ECG:
-
Electrocardiogram
- IAS:
-
Interatrial septum
- IVC:
-
Inferior vena cava
- IVSd/s:
-
Inter ventricular septal dimension in diastole and systole
- LA:
-
Left atrium
- LAA:
-
Left atrial appendage
- LLPV:
-
Left lower pulmonary vein
- LUPV:
-
Left upper pulmonary vein
- LV:
-
Left ventricle
- LVDd/s:
-
Left ventricular diameter in diastole and systole
- LVOT:
-
Left ventricular outflow tract
- MR:
-
Mitral regurgitation
- NCC:
-
Non coronary cusp
- P1, P2, P3:
-
Scallops of posterior mitral valve leaflet
- PA:
-
Pulmonary artery
- PFO:
-
Patent foramen ovale
- PW:
-
Pulse wave Doppler
- RA:
-
Right atrium
- RCC:
-
Right coronary cusp
- RLPV:
-
Right lower pulmonary vein
- RUPV:
-
Right upper pulmonary vein
- RV:
-
Right ventricle
- RVd:
-
Right ventricular cavity diameter in diastole
- RVSP:
-
Right ventricular systolic pressure
- SVC:
-
Superior vena cava
- TOE:
-
Transoesophageal echocardiography
- TR:
-
Tricuspid regurgitation
- TTE:
-
Transthoracic echocardiogram
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Wheeler, R., Steeds, R., Rana, B. et al. A minimum dataset for a standard transoesophageal echocardiogram: a guideline protocol from the British Society of Echocardiography. Echo Res Pract 2, G29–G45 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1530/ERP-15-0024
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