Upright Tilt Test
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Alternate Names for Upright Tilt Test:
Head-up tilt table test (HUT)
Passive head-up tilt test
Tilt table test
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What is Upright Tilt Test?
Alternate Names for Upright Tilt Test:
Head-up tilt table test (HUT)
Passive head-up tilt test
Tilt table test
During a tilt table test, a person lies on a table. The table is then tilted from a horizontal to a vertical position. The person's heart rate and blood pressure are monitored throughout the test.
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