A diagnostic test which involves inserting a small probe into the esophagus to record the anatomy and function of the heart valves is abbreviated as a(n)
A)BNP
B)LDL
C)TEE
D)EBT
E)CRP

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The diagnostic test described is a Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE). A BNP test measures a hormone that reflects heart failure, LDL measures a type of cholesterol, EBT (Electron Beam Tomography) is a type of CT scan used to visualize the heart's blood vessels, and CRP measures inflammation.

A Diagnostic Test Which Involves Inserting a Small Probe into the Esophagus