Is EECP really effective?
Overall, EECP has been proven to be a safe therapy, as reported by the International EECP patient registry (IEPR) in 2000. Of 2511 patients treated, 0.3\% died, 0.9\% had a myocardial infarction, 0.2\% had bypass grafting, and 0.8\% had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) during the treatment period.
What is EECP treatment for heart blockage?
Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a non-invasive treatment for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients who have angina pectoris that is refractory to pharmacotherapy and revascularization. The popular concept is that EECP may promote collateral development and improve myocardial perfusion.
Does eecp work for cardiac artery disease?
A small randomized trial showed that EECP significantly improved both the symptoms of angina (a subjective measurement) and exercise tolerance (a more objective measurement) in people with CAD. EECP also significantly improved quality-of-life measures compared to placebo therapy. 3
How does eecp work for angina?
EECP may encourage blood vessels to open small channels that become extra branches. These channels or collaterals may eventually become “natural bypass” vessels to provide blood flow to heart muscle. This contributes to the relief of angina symptoms. How often are patients treated?
What is enhanced external counter pulsation (eecp)?
Enhanced External Counter Pulsation is referred as EECP is one of the comprehensive alternative to Bypass Surgery to treat heart blockages. This is a Non-Surgical treatment for patients with blockage in blood vessel carrying blood to heart muscles (coronary arteries).
What is the eecp treatment?
EECP treatment exactly does this only. This one of the potential alternative therapies to treat heart blockages consists of one hour day of 35 consecutive days. During a typical EECP one hour treatment session, patient lie on a special treatment bed wearing a series of adjustable cuffs around your legs.