Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests
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Procedure Name: Tilt Table Test
Department Responsible for performing Procedure:
Cardiology
Department Contact Information:
(770) 991-8295
Where to Report:
Please enter at the Outpatient Entrance (view map) and go to the Admissions desk (view map) two hours before your scheduled procedure. You will be directed to the Cardiology Department (view map) where your procedure will be done.
What to Bring:
- Physician Order
- Any forms from your physician
- Your insurance / Medicaid / Medicare card
- Driver's License / Photo Identification
- List of current medications along with the dosages and times taken, including over-the-counter drugs and herbals
- A complete listing of all of your allergies
- Please check with your insurance carrier for any authorization requirements.
Patient Instructions:
- No food or drink after midnight the night before the procedure.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and information.
- Please follow any other specific instructions given to you by your doctor.
Procedure Information:
You will lie on a specialized bed that will move you from a lying down position into an upright position, while the physician monitors your blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rhythm.
Additional Information:
The waiting area (view map) is located in the Cardiology Department for family members.