Pro: transesophageal echocardiography is the "gold standard" for detection of myocardial ischemia.

Transesophageal 2-D echocardiography is a superior method for detection of intraoperative myocardial ischemia. It will detect myocardial ischemia earlier and more consistently than the traditional intraoperative monitors. Therefore, this highly sophisticated imaging technique will become an important new tool for anesthesiologists.