Title: Tilt-Table Test | American Heart Association
Headings: Tilt-Table Test
Tilt-Table Test
What is a tilt-table test?
Quick facts
Why do people have tilt-table tests?
Are there risks with tilt-table tests?
How do I prepare for a tilt-table test?
What happens during a tilt-table test?
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What happens after a tilt-table test?
How I do I learn about my results?
How can I learn more about tilt-table tests?
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Content: If your blood pressure drops during the test and you feel faint or dizzy, the test is positive. Your doctor may suggest changing your medicines or having more tests. If your fainting is due to a slow heart rate (bradycardia), your doctor may recommend a pacemaker. How can I learn more about tilt-table tests? Talk with your doctor. Here are some good questions to ask: Why are you using this test instead of a different test? Will I feel any effects of the test after it is over? What will it feel like when I get medicine during the second part of the test? What does it mean if I have a negative test?