After the test, the intravenous (I.V.) line and monitoring equipment are removed. Patients may be required to stay for 30 to 60 minutes to monitor their blood pressure and pulse. In some cases, patients may feel some nausea, dizziness or fatigue. For this reason, driving is not recommended and a friend or relative should accompany the patient to and from the testing location. In most cases, people can return to their routine activities shortly after the test is completed. However, if the patient loses consciousness during the test, he or she may need to undergo extended hospital observation and further testing.

The test results will likely be provided on the same day and, depending on the diagnosis, appropriate medications may be prescribed at that time. If an abnormally slow heartbeat (bradycardia) was revealed, the patient may be referred to cardiologist for further testing. A pacemaker may be necessary to correct the heart condition.  

If medication is required, the physician may suggest a second tilt table test to make sure that the prescribed medication is working. The second test will be scheduled approximately seven days after the patient starts to take the medication.