In presenting TOE images we've tried to be systematic. We've followed the really
old-fashioned practice of working systematically through 'transverse' and 'longitudinal'
views, despite the fact that modern probes allow multiplane images! We believe that
this approach gives novices a really good grounding in the anatomy, and minimises
disorientation --- TOE can be very confusing.
The following table provides cross-references to the American Society of Echocardiographers'
"Standard Views" for trans-oesophageal echo (TOE, TEE).
Although these views provide an excellent basic platform for describing the echo,
we cannot over-emphasise the need to regard TOE examination of the heart as a
continuum rather than just a 'set of views'. It's also important to assimilate
the whole package of appropriate use of TOE, and correct transmission of information
to the patient and to colleagues, and not just the technical aspects.
Some of the following images are far from perfect, and we have 'greyed out' images
where no good view is currently obtainable on the site.
