With the tilt test, in fact, it is possible to constantly monitor the patient's blood pressure, heart rate and other vital parameters during the transition from the horizontal to the semi-vertical position. To do this, the examination is conducted on a particular folding bed specially made for this type of use. In some cases, the administration of drugs is also provided for the purpose of inducing syncope in the patient.
Clearly, the tilt test must only be performed in authorized hospitals or clinics and only by medical-health personnel specialized in this field.
Although considered effective and generally reliable, the tilt test can produce false positive results, as well as lead to some annoying complications.
of the patient during the transition from a horizontal position to an almost completely vertical position. In other words, with the tilt test it is possible to evaluate how the patient responds to the transition from supine to standing position.orthostatic and in the diagnosis of some forms of dysautonomia.
However, it should be noted that - although considered a fairly safe test - the tilt test should only be performed when "traditional" diagnostic tests - such as, for example, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, cardiac Holter, brain CT scan, etc. - did not lead to satisfactory results and did not allow the doctor to reach a certain diagnosis.
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