In Kalmykia, doctors performed transesophageal echocardiography for the first time

March 26, 2026

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The procedure was performed by doctors from the P.P. Zhemchuev Republican Hospital. This complex but extremely important diagnostic method was previously unavailable to residents of Kalmykia.

With this method, a sensor is inserted through the esophagus, allowing for the most accurate image of the heart. It is indispensable for detecting blood clots, assessing valve condition, and identifying the causes of stroke. (more…)