When is Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is Right for Angina?
Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It is a symptom of Coronary Artery Disease also known as heart blockage . Angina is also called angina pectoris and its symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in your chest. It can be sudden or even reoccur over time. When a heart patient encounters angina episodes they don’t always need a surgery. Rather a doctor may prescribe them certain non-surgical treatment options. One such non-invasive treatment is EECP. EECP is Enhanced External Counter Pulsation, a non-invasive treatment that is administered through three pairs of external inflatable cuffs that are applied around the lower legs, upper legs, and buttocks. These cuffs continuously inflate and deflate between the resting period of the heartbeat and while increasing the blood returned to the heart. The basic principle of EECP therapy involves increasing the amount of blood returning to the heart, which helps supply more ...