1. Intraoperative TEE provides useful data for the planning of surgery, is essential for the immediate control of the surgical procedure, has the potential to improve surgical results, and is a reference for future studies.
2. The impact of intraoperative TEE leads to recommend its routine and systematic use, especially in cases of conservative valve surgery and other complex procedures.
3. Intraoperative TEE is recommended in all patients with IE undergoing cardiac surgery.