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Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) Therapy

Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) Therapy. EECP stands for Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy. It’s a new method to relieve heart pain by creating new vessels in the heart by pushing blood into the heart. EECP is a non-invasive treatment. What is EECP?. Path to EECP.

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Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) Therapy

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  1. Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) Therapy

  2. EECP stands for Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy. It’s a new method to relieve heart pain by creating new vessels in the heart by pushing blood into the heart. EECP is a non-invasive treatment. What is EECP?

  3. Path to EECP

  4. Exact way of EECP work is not well known and lot of research going on in this field, but we know it works to relieve heart pain from the multiple studies. How does EECP work?

  5. After failure of other methods to relieve fatigue, heart pain and shortness of breath in our patients we explored for other options. EECP was the option that helped our patients and we have been doing this for an year and have provided this treatment to about 50 patients and now we know with confidence that this treatment works and we are offering this treatment to patients of other physicians and we have testimony to present to you. How did we think about EECP?

  6. EECP therapy is indicated for patients with coronary artery disease who either cannot undergo angioplasty or bypass surgery, or have persistent anginal symptoms following angioplasty or bypass surgery. Patients with heart pain, low energy level,shortness of breath, fatigue and diabetic patients. Who is EECP for?

  7. Patients with: Severe leaky aortic valve Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure > 180/100 while on medications) Clots in Leg vein Leg venous stasis ulcers Pregnant or potentially pregnant women Who should not have EECP?

  8. EECP works to reduce the symptoms associated with coronary artery disease. Chest pain Shortness of breath Fatigue What will EECP do for me?

  9. Prior to each session, patients change into treatment pants and have their blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and oxygen level measured. The patient then lies on a padded bed and has three sets of cuffs placed around their legs and hips. Process of EECP

  10. Therapy is performed over a period of 35 sessions. The sessions take place over 5 days a week for 7 weeks. Each session lasts approximately one hour. How long does it take?

  11. Studies suggest that its benefit effects lasts from 2 to 5 years. Be sure about: commitment for 35 sessions We do have right to take you to your place for 35 days or you can drive Most insurances including Medicaid and Medicare pay for treatment. How long do the effects last?

  12. Patient Testimony

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  16. Go to www.youtube.com Type Keyword EECP and search Study many other videos Please go to www.athensheartcenter.com to view and download this presentation. How can I find out more about EECP?

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