Medical Services
CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
(Diagnostic Testing)
(Therapeutic Cardiology)
Elliot EECP™ Clinic (Enhanced External Counterpulsation)
EECP™ or E nhanced E xternal C ounter p ulsation, is a non-surgical treatment for Angina that is performed on an outpatient basis.
More than seven million people in the U.S. suffer with angina. When medication has proven inadequate, three of the main options for treating chronic stable angina are: EECP™ , balloon angioplasty/stent or coronary artery bypass surgery.
EECP™ is an alternative to Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and coronary
interventions. Research suggests that EECP™ works by stimulating the
formation of small blood vessels (collaterals) to create natural bypasses
around narrowed or blocked arteries. Research also suggests EECP™ may
stimulate changes to vessel walls that result in their relaxation (dilation).
EECP™ is a safe and effective treatment option because it….
Does not cause trauma to patients
Is non-invasive
Is administered on an outpatient basis
Carries little or no risk for patients
Are you a candidate for EECP™?
EECP™ is a proven, effective treatment for persons with coronary artery disease or chronic stable angina. You may be a candidate for EECP™ treatment if you:
• Have angina (chest pain) or its equivalent.
• Do not get angina relief from Nitroglycerin.
• Have been told that you are not a candidate for bypass surgery or angioplasty.
• Underwent bypass surgery or angioplasty in the past and angina has returned.
• Are a woman with small coronary vessels.
• Want to explore all treatment options for coronary artery disease.
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| Lois Gibbs, former EECP patient. |
What are the benefits of EECP™?
• Heart pain symptoms (angina or its equivalent, such as shortness of breath) may be reduced or go away completely.
• The need for medication may be decreased.
• Better ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Ability to enjoy a more active lifestyle
Here's how the EECP™ Treatment works:
• You lie comfortably on a special therapy bed.
• A series of cuffs (similar to blood pressure cuffs) are wrapped around your legs and hips.
• You are monitored by a EKG machine so the cuffs inflate and deflate in sync with your heartbeat.
• During the heart's resting phase, when it normally receives its supply of blood, the cuffs rapidly inflate, pushing oxygen-rich blood toward your heart.
• Just before your heart begins to pump again, the cuffs rapidly deflate and blood leaves your heart without the muscle having to work as hard.
• Each treatment lasts for one hour. Typically symptom reduction is achieved with 35 treatment sessions.
Referral and Insurance Information
A physician referral is required. Your physician will make sure that you are a candidate for the treatments. This may require some preliminary tests to be performed prior to EECP™ therapy.
EECP™ is an FDA approved procedure and is covered by Medicare as well as most other major insurances.
Our staff brings an extensive background in cardiovascular disease management to our EECP™ clinic. BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) are standard for our staff of Cardiovascular Nurses and Exercise Specialists.
Our staff would be glad to answer any of your questions regarding EECP™ therapy. We can be reached at:
The Elliot EECP™ Clinic
Dept. of Cardiovascular
Health
(603) 663-2233
E-mail at cardiohealth@elliothospital.org
