EECP is a US-FDA approved alternative treatment for patients who are advised angioplasty and bypass surgery.
Dr Abhijit Aklujkar
What is EECP?
EECP is a US-FDA approved alternative treatment for patients who are advised angioplasty and bypass surgery.
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How long does the treatment take?
EECP is a 35 day’s treatment in which patient has to come daily for one hour sessions. In EECP blood pressure like cuffs are wrapped around legs and they inflate and deflate in co-ordination with patient heart.
How does EECP help in treating heart blockages?
EECP treatment helps in creating a natural bypass within the heart by forming new vessels and also activating small arterial circulation called collaterals. By doing so the affected part of the heart starts getting blood supply which was deficient due to blockages.
What are the advantages of EECP treatment?
The advantage of EECP treatment is that you don’t need hospitalization for treatment. You can continue with your daily schedule while taking the treatment.
The other advantage of eecp treatment is that its non-invasive and doesn’t have a recovery period.
What are the side effects?
It’s a safe procedure. Occasionally patient develop mild irritation in areas under treatment cuffs.
How will the patient know EECP has benefitted him?
Patient can walk more distance without chest pain.
Patient chest pain intensity decreases or has no complains of chest
How long does the benefit of EECP last?
Current research shows benefits of EECP can last 3 to 5 years if the patient maintains the lifestyle advised by the doctor.
Cordis Heart Institute
Dr Abhijit Aklujkar (Interventional Cardiologist for EECP Treatment)
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