Combined transesophageal echocardiography and transesophageal cardioversion probe: technical aspects.
A probe assembly for simultaneous transesophageal echocardiography and transesophageal cardioversion has been developed. This probe allows cardioversion with the delivery of much lower energy than the standard external approach. Details of the probe construction and its use are described, as is the prospect for future practice. The use of a combined probe may be the technique of choice for patients who require both cardioversion and transesophageal echocardiography.
Kronzon
Itzhak
I
Charles anfd Rose Wohlstetter Noninvasive Cardiology laboratory, New York University School of Medicine, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Tunick
Paul A
PA
Scholten
Marcoen F
MF
Kerber
Richard E
RE
Roelandt
J R T C
JR
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D014025:Titanium; D014159:Transducers
D014025:Titanium