Echocardiogram (transoesophageal)

Download our PDF to find out what an transoesophageal echocardiogram is and what to expect when having one.

A transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) is a special type of echocardiogram where pictures of your heart are taken by inserting a probe into your throat (oesophagus). These pictures are clearer to see than those produced using a probe on your chest (as in a standard echo) because the oesophagus is close to your heart and there is no chest wall in the way. Download our transoesophageal echocardiogram (PDF) to read more.

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