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EECP® is a nonsurgical, mechanical procedure that can reduce the symptoms of angina pectoris, presumably by increasing coronary blood flow in ischemic areas of the heart. The beneficial effects of EECP® in patients with coronary artery disease appear to be sustained between treatments and may persist long after completion of a course of therapy.

While EECP® is performed, you will be lying on a bed wearing a series of pressure cuffs (like large blood pressure cuffs) around calves, lower thighs, and upper thighs. The EECP® system includes a pressure source that inflates and deflates these cuffs. The pressure moves the blood from your lower limbs toward the heart. The vascular networks in the large muscles of your legs are compressed in sequence, progressing form the calves upward. Each wave of pressure is electronically synchronized with your heartbeat via an electrocardiographic signal, so

Treatment with EECP® involves a series of 35 one-hour sessions over a period of approximately seven weeks. You must report to the medical center in time for each scheduled appointment and allow extra time to change into appropriate attire before beginning.

The one-hour treatment sessions with EECP® are painless. Because of the natural movement of the pressurized cuffs, chafing and skin irritation can occur. To prevent this, you are advised to wear light fitting pants, such as ankle length bicycle pants. Otherwise, there is virtually no discomfort. Many patients find they are able to listen to their favorite music and tapes, or otherwise relax during therapy. Since it is timed by your heartbeat, the EECP® system will automatically turn off if your heartbeat goes above or below a specific rate. If you

If you have been selected as a candidate by your treating physician, little else is required in the way or preparation.

You should continue taking your medication at the regular prescribed dosages throughout the course of treatment and confer with your physician as needed.