Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2021 Oct 2;82(10):1-7. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2020.0462. Epub 2021 Oct 14.
ABSTRACT
Falls are one of the most common reasons for patients to present to the emergency department. Syncope is a common cause of falls, which disproportionately affects older people. In most cases, syncope can be confirmed with a detailed history and simple bedside tests, but tilt table testing remains an invaluable diagnostic adjunct in more complex cases. Often misunderstood, the tilt table test is a useful way to reproduce a patient's symptoms in a safe and controlled environment. The tilt table test is considered positive if the patient experiences symptoms associated with a drop in blood pressure or postural tachycardia. The test can support a diagnosis and can direct therapeutic interventions.
PMID:34726933 | DOI:10.12968/hmed.2020.0462