transthoracic echo vs transesophageal echo in-Diagnosis-bacterial endocarditis
| NVE | PVE | Abscess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transthoracic (TTE) | 39–58% | 33% | 18–63% |
| Transesophageal (TEE) | >90% | 86% | 76–100% |
(Mayo Clin Proc 2014;89:799; Circ 2015;132:1435; Eur Radiol 2015; 25:2125; J Am Soc Echo 2016;29:315)