Cardiology• Updated 21 October 2026
Tilt Table Test
A test that tilts you upright on a table while monitoring blood pressure and heart rate, to investigate fainting.
Results: Same day
Quick Summary
Primary Purpose
To find the cause of repeated fainting.
What It Measures
Blood pressure and heart rate response to standing.
Preparation
Fast for a few hours; follow medicine advice.
Overview
It can trigger the fainting episode in a safe setting.
It helps diagnose reflex (vasovagal) syncope.
What It Measures
Blood pressure and heart rate
During tilt.
How It's Performed
- 01
Lie down
Strapped safely to the table.
- 02
Tilt
Raised to near standing.
- 03
Monitor
For up to 45 minutes.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Autonomic Testing(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine