MP Heart Clinic

Tilt Table Test

What is a tilt-table test?
A tilt-table test is a test recommended for people who often feel faint or lightheaded. In the test, you can lie on a table that is slowly tilted upward. The test is useful to measure the blood pressure and heart rate respond to the force of gravity. The nurse or technician keeps a track of the blood pressure and the pulse rate.

Why do people have tilt-table tests?
The tilt table test is recommended to trigger your symptoms while watching you. It is method to measure your blood pressure and heart rate during the test to find out what’s causing your symptoms.

During the test if your average blood pressure stays stable the table tilts upward and your heart rate increases by a normal amount. If the blood pressure drops and stays low during the test, you may faint or feel lightheaded.

Preparation for Tilt-table test

The tilt table test procedure involve

• No drinking for at least 2 hours before the test.
• In case of a morning test, the doctor may tell you not to eat or drink after midnight.
• Medicine should be continued or not.

Time duration of a tilt-table test

Tilt table test can last about for ninety minutes. The first part takes around 30 to 40 minutes. The second part takes around