cardiovascular disorders
Tilt Table Testing
Procedure for Tilt Table Testing
After an overnight fast, a patient is placed on a motorized table with a foot board at one end and is held in place by straps over the body; an IV line is inserted. After the patient remains supine for 15 minutes, the table is tilted nearly upright to 60 to 80°for 45 minutes during which symptoms and vital signs are monitored. Relative contraindications include Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy None Severe Aortic Stenosis None Severe Overview of Coronary Artery Disease None Severe Mitral Stenosis None 