There is some discomfort associated with performing a transesophageal cardiac ultrasound, which can be alleviated by painless techniques.
Transesophageal cardiac ultrasound has the unique advantage of placing the ultrasound probe in the middle of the esophagus and looking at the heart from behind the heart, and is performed in a similar way to gastroscopy. As the ultrasound probe enters the esophagus from the oropharynx, it will stimulate the mucous membrane of the throat and esophagus, resulting in nausea, dry vomiting and regurgitation, which will cause discomfort and pain to the examinee.
At present, painless transesophageal ultrasound technology can greatly reduce the discomfort of the examinee, some can be the whole process without obvious feeling. The use of local anesthesia drugs before the examination to reduce the discomfort of intubation, reduce the psychological concerns of the examinee.
Transesophageal cardiac ultrasound has certain adverse reactions and contraindications, and it is recommended to consult a doctor for specific examination matters.