Clinical and Operational Considerations for Rescue Transesophageal Echocardiography

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 2026 Open access

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Authors: A Peev, Kelvin Chen, Alessandra I. Cardi, Gurjit Saini, Emily K. B. Gordon, Audrey Elizabeth Spelde, Alex Fischman, Stuart Joel Weiss, William J. Vernick, Jacob T. Gutsche, John G. Augoustides, Asad A. Usman
+4 more Nicolas Kumar, Adam A. Dalia, Steven C. Eastlack, Rohesh J. Fernando
DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2026.02.018
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an essential tool for evaluating cardiac function and guiding management because it gives both functional and anatomical information.1, 2 Rescue TEE is a subcategory in which TEE is used in a hemodynamically unstable patient to guide diagnostic and interventional support in the peri-arrest setting. Compared to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), Rescue TEE provides higher-resolution imaging, better visualization of posterior cardiac structures, and the unique advantage of being usable during uninterrupted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
40
Issue
6
Pages
1897–1905
Publication date
14 February 2026
Language
EN