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==Role in diagnosis of Neurocardiogenic Shock== | ==Role in diagnosis of Neurocardiogenic Shock== | ||
In-spite of the test being positive in patients with neurocardiogenic shock, it is not considered as a gold standard for diagnosis because of its limited sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility. | In-spite of the test being positive in patients with neurocardiogenic shock, it is not considered as a gold standard for diagnosis because of its limited sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility.<ref name="pmid10542301">{{cite journal |author=Parry SW, Kenny RA |title=Tilt table testing in the diagnosis of unexplained syncope |journal=QJM |volume=92 |issue=11 |pages=623–9 |year=1999 |month=November |pmid=10542301 |doi= |url=http://qjmed.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=10542301 |accessdate=2012-05-20}}</ref> | ||
Depending on patient selection and protocol, the test has high sensitivity (upto 80%) but low specificity. | Depending on patient selection and protocol, the test has high sensitivity (upto 80%) but low specificity. | ||
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Overview
The head-up tilt table test mimics the orthostatic stress. The orthostatic stress results in maximal venous pooling, central hypovolaemia and peripheral provocation of vasovagal syncope.
Role in diagnosis of Neurocardiogenic Shock
In-spite of the test being positive in patients with neurocardiogenic shock, it is not considered as a gold standard for diagnosis because of its limited sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility.[1]
Depending on patient selection and protocol, the test has high sensitivity (upto 80%) but low specificity.
- ↑ Parry SW, Kenny RA (1999). "Tilt table testing in the diagnosis of unexplained syncope". QJM. 92 (11): 623–9. PMID 10542301. Retrieved 2012-05-20. Unknown parameter
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