Tilt Table Procedure

Discharge Instructions

Medications
You will most likely continue any medications you are currently taking. Some dosages may be adjusted. Your physician may prescribe additional heart medications if your results are abnormal.

Diet
You should be able to resume your normal diet, unless your physician instructs you differently.

Activity
If your results are normal, you should be allowed to resume normal activities (work, driving, daily living, etc.). If your results are abnormal, your physician may restrict your activities to some extent until a definitive diagnosis has been made and/or other diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures have been completed. Any activity restrictions will depend on your individual circumstances.

Sexual Activity
If your results are normal and your condition is otherwise stable, you will most likely be able to resume normal sexual activities. If your results are abnormal, your physician may want you to restrict sexual activities to some extent until a definitive diagnosis has been made and/or other diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures have been completed. Any sexual activity restrictions will depend on your individual circumstances.

Bath Care
No special instructions.

Site Care
No special instructions. It is possible that a small amount of blood may ooze from the IV site for a few hours following the procedure. In this event, a small bandage may be used over the site. Any blood oozing should stop within a few hours after the IV has been discontinued. You may notice slight bruising or tenderness at the site, which should go away within two to three days. If you notice any swelling, increased soreness or tenderness, redness, red streaks radiating from the IV site, and/or a feeling of warmth or heat around the IV site, notify your physician, as this could indicate an infection.

Driving a Vehicle
See "Activity" section.

Returning to Work
See "Activity" section.

Office Visit
Depending on the results of the tilt table test, your physician may want you to schedule a visit within a certain period of time in order to discuss treatment options, additional testing/diagnostic options, and/or to follow up on your status.

Warning Signs/Symptoms to Monitor
You should report any chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, and/or nausea to your physician. If these symptoms are severe and/or persistent, you should call 911. If you continue to feel tired or weak for more than a day after the procedure, call your physician immediately.

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