The tilt table test is a diagnostic test done to assess syncope. In this test, the person is made to lie on a table which can be adjusted from horizontal to vertical position, which simulates standing up from sitting position. This test is mostly done in case if the reason for fainting is unknown.
Tilt Table Test - Background, Procedure, and Indications
The tilt table test is done in order to evaluate blood pressure or arrhythmia as well as the heart rate. This article is a brief overview of the tilt table test.