Where Orthostatic heart rate increment is reported
Also listed as: Tilt table / stand test; Tilt/stand test
| Condition | Direction | Compared against | Associated symptoms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf War Illness | ↑ elevated | healthy Gulf War veteran controls | POTS-like phenotype | Gean et al. 2021 |
| ME/CFS | ↑ elevated | healthy controls | POTS, orthostatic intolerance | Nelson et al. 2019 |
| PACVS | ↑ elevated | healthy controls | POTS, orthostatic intolerance | Mundorf et al. 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is Orthostatic heart rate increment altered?
In the OSMF atlas Orthostatic heart rate increment is reported in Gulf War Illness, ME/CFS, PACVS. It is elevated in 3 across 3 entries.
Does Orthostatic heart rate increment point to one specific diagnosis?
No. Because Orthostatic heart rate increment changes in several conditions (Gulf War Illness, ME/CFS, PACVS), an abnormal result cannot identify which condition, if any, is present. It must be interpreted with symptoms, history and other tests.
Is there a standard clinical test for Orthostatic heart rate increment?
The atlas entries for Orthostatic heart rate increment do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.
Is one abnormal Orthostatic heart rate increment result diagnostic?
No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-30 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas
Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.