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Would Problem With Valve In Vein Cause A Positive Tilt-table Test Result?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2014
Question: Hi could you have a positive tilt table test due to a problem with valve in vein?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No, you couldn't have a positive tilt test...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!

No, you couldn't have a positive tilt test due to problems with valve in veins. A positive tilt test may be a result of the following disorders:
• Neurally mediated
• Orthostatic (postural) hypotension - OH
• Cardiac arrhythmias
Aortic stenosis or Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardyo Myopathi.

Hope this answer your query!
Dr. Benard
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Would Problem With Valve In Vein Cause A Positive Tilt-table Test Result?

Brief Answer: No, you couldn't have a positive tilt test... Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! No, you couldn't have a positive tilt test due to problems with valve in veins. A positive tilt test may be a result of the following disorders: • Neurally mediated • Orthostatic (postural) hypotension - OH • Cardiac arrhythmias • Aortic stenosis or Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardyo Myopathi. Hope this answer your query! Dr. Benard