Title: Tilt Test Explained! MyHeart
Headings: Tilt Test – Tilt Table Test Explained!
Tilt Test – Tilt Table Test Explained!
What is a Tilt Test?
What Happens in the Tilt Test?
What Drugs May Be Given In The Tilt Test And Why?
Is Tilt Testing Safe?
How Often Are Tilt Tests Positive?
What Information Are We Looking For In A Tilt Test
Are Tilt Tests Accurate?

Content: The test should be avoided in those with significant heart disease
Sometimes an irregular heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation can occur but it usually spontaneously reverts to normal
How Often Are Tilt Tests Positive? A positive tilt test is one that elicits a response, such as fainting, pre-fainting, low blood pressure, high or low heart rate. Studies of tilt tests have shown that in those patients that have a history of fainting episodes, around half will have a positive test. If provocative drugs are given during the test then this number increases to two-thirds of patients. What Information Are We Looking For In A Tilt Test
Two of the major causes of passing out are known as cardiogenic syncope and neurally mediated syncope. Cardiogenic syncope is related to underlying heart disorders such as heart failure and heart rhythm disorders. It’s important to identify those, because the underlying cause can often be treated. Neurally mediated syncope is related to brain causes. Sometimes there can be underlying structural brain disease that will initially be ruled out by the treating physician. Usually though no clear underlying cause is found and the syncope is thought to be due to a reflex within the brain that leads to passing out.