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I was diagnosed with pots from one cardiologist after couple of visits but i have not take titl my hr goes most of times from 60 100 should i do titl?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Tilt table : Tilt table tests are helpful when they are positive some people with pots will tilt negative

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: You must take a tilt table test to confirm the diagnosis of pots!

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 12/25/2012

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with pots from one cardiologist after couple of visits but i have not take titl my hr goes most of times from 60 100 should i do titl?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Dr. George Mathew answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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