eecp
eecp full form?
Full form of EECP is Enhanced External Counterpulsation.
What is eecp ?
It is non-invasive treatment for chronic stable angina patients and it is US FDA approve treatment. Which also lowers the episodes of angina.
Benefits:
1. Angina Relief: Treatment helps reduce the frequency and severity of angina episodes, providing relief from chest pain and discomfort.
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What doses this therapy do?
Non-invasive and machine treatment. In this treatment; it uses a pressure on lower limb which improves the blood circulation to the heart. It gives relief from long term symptoms of heart disease like chest pain, breathlessness.
Can EECP reduces blood pressure?
Yes, this is the non invasive treatment. and improves the blood circulation of the heart. Which helps to reduces workload of the heart, which can lower the blood pressure.
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Duration
In this treatment is gives in sessions. Daily 1 hour session is give. in some cases daily 2 sessions can be given but after doctors reccomendation only. Patient have to take 35 sessions of this treatment.
How long does it take for EECP to work?
Who cannot take?
- pregnant women
- patients with severe aneurysm (thin walls of vessels)
- Patients with active blood clots in their legs.
This can be repeated ?
Yes, increasing the session hours or repeating the treatment may increase the benefits, but doctors opinion is mandatory for this.
Is EECP is better than Bypass?
For certain heart disease patients, the therapy provides an alternative for heart bypass surgery. No anesthesia or surgery is necessary for this therapy since it is a non-invasive method. For six to eight weeks, the therapy is usually under consideration three times a week.
Is EECP approved in India?
It is approve for heart failure patients to increases heart’s ejection fraction.