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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for syncope include tilt table test. Tilt table test is especially useful in differentiating syncope from other possible causes of transient loss of consciousness, such as epilepsy and conversion disorder.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other diagnostic studies for syncope include:[1]
- Tilt table test is used in the diagnostic work up of syncope cases. A positive test is highly suggestive of vasovagal syncope.
- Tilt table test is especially useful in differentiating syncope from other possible causes of transient loss of consciousness, such as epilepsy and conversion disorder.[1]
Tilt Table Test[1]
A tilt table test can help to reveal abnormal cardiovascular reflexes that produce syncope. During the test, you stand and your initial blood pressure and heart rate are recorded as the baseline. Then the table is tilted at 70 degrees for 45 minutes. Your blood pressure and heart rate are recorded again. At the same time, the nurse observes whether symptoms such as nausea or vomiting appear. A positive result suggests the possibility of vasovagal syncope. {{#ev:youtube|-t-ZhMssEbE}}