The Views
There are 28 recommended views for a comprehensive TEE examination (Hahn et al. 2013). The basic perioperative TEE study as described by the American Society of Echocardiography (Reeves et al. 2013) includes 11 views (8 ME, 1 TG & 2 Des Ao). There are numerous variations of TEE views described for a focused or resuscitative TEE study. These range from 4 to 16 views.
Select a TEE View
ME 5C
The ME 5C view (0-10°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus behind the LA
ME 4C
The ME 4C view (10-20°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus at a depth of approximately 30-35cm.
ME Mitral Commisure
The ME Mitral Comm view (50-70°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus behind the LA.
ME 2C
The ME 2C view (80-100°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus. The multiplane angle is rotated to…
ME LAX
The ME LAX view (120-140°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus. The multiplane angle is rotated to…
ME AV LAX
The ME AV LAX view (120-140°) is obtained by withdrawing the probe slightly from the ME LAX view.
ME Asc Ao LAX
The ME Asc Ao LAX view (120-140°) is obtained by withdrawing the probe slightly from the ME AV LAX view.…
ME Asc Ao SAX
From the ME AV ascending aorta view, backward transducer rotation to approximately 0-30 degrees results in the ME ascending aorta…
ME Right Pulmonary Vein
From the ME ascending aorta SAX view, advancing the probe and turning to the right (clockwise) will result in the…