Tilttestiä
Tilttestiä is a Finnish term that translates to "tilt test" in English. It refers to a medical diagnostic procedure used to assess the function of the autonomic nervous system, particularly its role in regulating blood pressure and heart rate. The test is primarily employed to investigate the causes of unexplained syncope, or fainting, and orthostatic intolerance, a condition where standing up causes symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpitations.
The tilt table test involves strapping the patient onto a special table that can be tilted to
If the patient's blood pressure drops significantly or their heart rate changes excessively, leading to symptoms