A patient with suspected endocarditis has a blood culture positive for viridans streptococci. Which procedure confirms the diagnosis?
- Correct Answer: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
- Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
- Cardiac catheterization
- Coronary angiography
Explanation: TEE is highly sensitive for detecting vegetations in endocarditis.
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