Transesophageal echocardiogram shows severe mitral valve regurgitation

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), an ultrasound of the heart taken through the esophagus, revealed a significant backflow of blood through the mitral valve.

Used to document the findings of a TEE specifically indicating a severe degree of mitral regurgitation. This information is crucial for determining appropriate management.

This phrase would typically appear in the echocardiography report section within a larger cardiology note, following a description of the procedure and other relevant findings.