Tilt Table Study

Prep/Info Needed

Complete pre-certification if patient’s insurance requires. Patient should arrive 1 hour prior to procedure time to allow for registration process. Patient must bring signed physician order and appropriate diagnosis for procedure ordered. Please bring drivers license, social security number and insurance card. Please bring a list of the medications that are currently taken.

Patient should wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the chest. You should not eat or drink anything for at least 6 hours prior to the study. Take your medications as directed by your physician.

A tilt table study is a diagnostic study which is designed to evaluate the autonomic nervous system as a cause for syncopal episodes (passing out). Before the test begins, you will have an IV started in one of your arms. You will be secured to a table with straps. During the test, your blood pressure and heart rhythm will be monitored continuously. You will be positioned in an almost standing position for several minutes. The procedure will take up to 3 hours. You may resume normal activities after the procedure.

Where the Patient Should Enter

The patient should park in the outpatient parking area at North Fulton Hospital. The patient should register with the outpatient admitting representative. After registering, the patient will be given directions to the department. Family members may accompany the patient to the procedure room or wait in the waiting room.