What is a transoesophageal echocardiogram?

A transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) is similar to a standard echocardiogram, but it’s used to take pictures of your heart from your oesophagus (the tube behind your windpipe). For this scan, you’ll need to swallow a small device.

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