Head-up tilt test
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-428X.2014.01.003
- VernacularTitle:直立倾斜试验
- Author:
Hongfang JIN
1
;
Hongxia LI
Author Information
1. 100034,北京大学第一医院儿科
- Keywords:
Head-up tilt testing;
Syncope;
Child
- From:
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2014;29(1):5-7
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Head-up tilt test (HUTT) is an important method of diagnosing the syncope in children.It includes baseline HUTT (BHUTT),and sublingual nitroglycerin-provocated HUTT (SNHUTT).Physiological monitor is used to monitor the heart rate and blood pressure changes.At the same time,clinical pictures are recorded.According to clinical manifestations,heart rate and blood pressure of the children in HUTT,the corresponding symptoms including vasovagal syncope,postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and orthostatic hypotension can be diagnosed.During the test,it is necessary to monitor the hemodynamic changes and the informed consent should be obtained from parents.
