Big Quote by Terry Dubrow
“The doctor did a test called a transesophageal echocardiogram. They use an ultrasonic probe to see if there's a hole in your heart. They put me to sleep and then they wake me up and go, 'Terry, you have a big PFO.'”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: The Doctors, 2020
A transesophageal echocardiogram uses an ultrasound probe via the esophagus to detect heart defects like a patent foramen ovale.
In simple terms: Heart test via esophagus finds holes.
Key Takeaway
Understand the procedure and its purpose.
Themes
medical education
diagnosis
cardiology
Mood
informative
clinical
Type
explanatory
educational
When to use this quote
- pre‑surgical assessment
- cardiac screening
- patient counseling
Key Concepts
ultrasound imaging
anatomy
patient communication
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is this test chosen over other imaging?
- What are the risks of missing a PFO?
A Different Perspective
Procedure can be uncomfortable and requires sedation.
