Tilt Table Testing

Tilt table testing is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate how changes in position affect blood pressure, heart rate, and the heart’s response to gravity. During the test, patients lie flat on a table that is slowly tilted upward while medical professionals monitor their vital signs. This test is primarily used to diagnose conditions such as fainting (syncope), dizziness, or lightheadedness, which may be caused by issues with blood pressure regulation or heart function. At Revere Health, we use tilt table testing to help pinpoint the underlying causes of these symptoms and guide appropriate treatment.

How Tilt Table Testing Works
Positioning: The patient is strapped to a table, lying flat, while their blood pressure and heart rate are monitored.
Tilting: The table is slowly tilted to an upright position (usually around 60-80 degrees), simulating the effect of standing up.
Monitoring: The patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, and symptoms are closely monitored throughout the test to observe any abnormal responses to the positional change.

Conditions Diagnosed by Tilt Table Testing
Syncope (Fainting): Helps determine if fainting is related to abnormal blood pressure or heart rate changes when standing.
Orthostatic Hypotension: Diagnoses low blood pressure upon standing that can cause dizziness or fainting.
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome): Identifies rapid heart rate increases upon standing, often causing dizziness or faintness.

Benefits of Tilt Table Testing
Non-Invasive: The test is safe, painless, and does not require any incisions or invasive procedures.
Accurate Diagnosis: Provides valuable information about how the body responds to changes in position, helping to identify the root cause of symptoms like fainting or dizziness.
Guides Treatment: Results from tilt table testing help physicians tailor treatment plans for managing blood pressure and heart rate abnormalities.

Why Choose Revere Health?
At Revere Health, our specialists use advanced diagnostic tools like tilt table testing to accurately diagnose and treat conditions affecting blood pressure and heart function.

For more information or to schedule a tilt table test, contact Revere Health today.