Sandroni discusses why a patient may receive an autonomic test and the process that a patient will experience.
Tilt table test video.
Your blood pressure and ekg will be monitored for about five minutes in this position.
Syncope is a relatively common condition in the general population and can be caused by a variety of health problems some that are very serious and others that are not so serious.
To begin the test you will lie flat on the tilt table it is possible that the room will be dark.
The test can tell your doctor if faulty brain signals are causing low blood pressure.
Medical tilt test video.
After your healthcare providers have checked your blood pressure and ekg reading for a few minutes you will be tilted head up like you are lying on a steep hill.
This video discusses what you can expect after the tilt table test.