Tilt Table Test
(Head-Up Tilt Table Test [HUT]; Passive Head-Up Tilt Test; Upright Tilt Test)
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Blood Flow to the Brain
Fainting may be due to decreased blood flow to the brain.
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Definition
During a tilt table test, a person lies on a table. The table is then tilted from a horizontal to a vertical position. The person’s heart rate and blood pressure are monitored throughout the test.
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Reasons for Test
This is done to help diagnose the cause of unexplained fainting. The test attempts to reproduce the conditions that may cause you to faint.