Res Vestib Sci.  2018 Mar;17(1):8-12. 10.21790/rvs.2018.17.1.8.

Evaluation of Adrenergic Function: Tilt-Table and Valsalva Test

• Lee H
• Kim HA

• KMID: 2408591
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2018.17.1.8

Abstract

Orthostatic dizziness is a common dizziness syndrome characterized by nonvertiginous lightheadedness when patients rise to stand from a sitting or supine position. Orthostatic dizziness is commonly believed to derive from orthostatic hypotension (OH) or postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Tilt-table test and Valsalva maneuver are standardized methods for evaluating of adrenergic autonomic function and essential for diagnosis of OH and POTS. We described the guidelines and interpretations of the tilt-table test and Valsalva maneuver.

Keyword

Adrenergic function test; Sympathetic function; Tilt-table test; Valsalva maneuver; Orthostatic dizziness

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Dizziness
Humans
Hypotension, Orthostatic
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Supine Position
Tilt-Table Test
Valsalva Maneuver