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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
Ambulatory Electrocardiogram
Chest X-Ray
Echocardiogram
Exercise Stress Test
Cardiac Catheterization
Nuclear Stress Test
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Tilt-Table Test
Arrhythmia Monitoring
Renal Angiogram
Peripheral Angiogram
Carotid Angiogram
Duplex Ultrasound
Intracoronary Ultrasound
Cardiac CTA /Calcium Score
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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Tilt-Table Test

Commonly used to diagnose individuals who have experienced periodic loss of consciousness or recurrent fainting spells (syncope), the tilt-table test checks for changes in heart rate and blood pressure when the patient’s body position is changed.

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How It Works

During the test, the patient is strapped to the table and mechanically tilted to an upright position. While in this position for 20 to 30 minutes, the patient’s pulse rate and blood pressure are monitored. An electrocardiogram or tests for blood oxygen saturation may also be performed.

During an upright tilt, a patient’s cardiovascular system is expected to adjust itself in order to prevent blood volume from pooling in the lower extremities. This happens quickly and without a significant drop in blood pressure in normal individuals. If this does not occur, the patient is often diagnosed with one of two varieties of syncope (orthostatic hypotension or vasovagal syncope) and a treatment plan is developed.

To learn more about tilt-tables tests, visit WebMD.