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Echocardiogram (TTE/TEE) after stroke — what it checks and how to prepare (Advanced)

Advanced course on heart ultrasound tests (TTE vs TEE): clots, valve disease, PFO, and how findings change antithrombotic choices

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand why heart tests are part of stroke workup
  • Know differences between TTE and TEE
  • Prepare for TEE (sedation, fasting) if ordered
  • Ask how results affect prevention treatment

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. TEE is more invasive than TTE and may require sedation.

Question 2

2. Echo can look for…

Question 3

3. A good question is…