What is the Transthoracic Echocardiogram?
The transthoracic echocardiogram, or TTE, is a diagnostic ultrasound of the heart. It’s non-invasive and uses high-frequency sound waves to generate detailed images of the heart so we assess the size and function of the heart and heart valves.
To get these images, our cardiac sonographers gently move an imaging probe across different sites on your chest. These images assist the cardiologist in their clinical assessment/diagnosis.