tilt table test

[sam295]

I read somewhere that you can't do a treatmill test with a pacemaker, is it ok to have a tilt table test with a pacemaker?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

My simple understanding (not a medical professional) is that a treadmill (stress) test has negligible value as the pacemaker controls the heart rate.

The tilt test is different and I believe can provide valuable information on your condition. When the appointment arrives ring the department up to discuss your concerns. Your cardiologist would not request any test they felt put you at risk. For instance prior to my bypass mine told me that a stress test would provide no useful information and be high risk.

[gal4God]

I’ve done a treadmill test with a pacemaker and no issues.

[sam295 in reply to gal4God]

Thanks, I am on a learning curve here and have found this site great.

[gal4God in reply to sam295]

I spoke to my future mum in law who is a cardiologist and she says ia treadmill is fine and better way more finding out how ur heart is coping.