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Will a tee exam show any heart valve issues?

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TEE: A transesophageal echo is highly specific for demonstrating heart valve issues.

Answered 3/1/2014

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Yes: A tee is an excellent test for heart valve issues.

Dr Isaacs agreed

Answered 4/11/2014

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If echo shows a valve leak does that mean the heart valve always leaks; or is it possible the valve is leaking momentarily? Do valves ever not leak?

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If my echo was normal do I need a heart cath/angiogram. I had normal EF of 64. Only had trace valve leaking. Would echo show heart occlusion?

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Using Bilocor5mg and Amlodipine10mg for 2 years. Both Echodiagram/ECG before. Everything shows well, except that I have a narrow heart valve that regurgitates blood. Current RHR between 50&56. At times 47. Something to worry about? I'm fairly active?

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