In Episode 11 of 'TEE Time,' Dr. Andreas Plackis discusses the evaluation of mitral stenosis using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for patients undergoing mitral valve surgery. Key points covered include methods to evaluate mitral stenosis severity, differentiating rheumatic from calcific mitral stenosis, and the implications for surgical intervention. The episode also details the clinical impact of TEE in determining valve area, mean gradient, and pressure halftime. Finally, the episode provides a step-by-step guide on using echocardiography, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, and other cardiac data, to assess mitral stenosis and its impact on clinical decision-making.

00:00  Introduction to Mitral Stenosis and TEE

01:02  Defining Mitral Stenosis Severity

01:39  Causes and Types of Mitral Stenosis

03:19  Intervention Indications for Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis

04:58  Intervention Indications for Calcific Mitral Stenosis

06:04  Evaluating Mitral Stenosis with TEE: Step-by-Step

13:00  Quantitative Measurements for Valve Severity

15:59  3D Echocardiography in Mitral Stenosis Assessment

17:36  Other Cardiac Data in Mitral Stenosis Evaluation

20:04  Conclusion and Key Points

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