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Properly applying ECG electrodes to the patient for successful IECP treatment.

Submitted by Eric on Fri, 23/01/2009 - 9:52am

During the ECP therapy patient preparation plays a very important role, preparing the patient by properly securing the cuffs and proper placement of ECG electrodes ensures a good and troble free ECP therapy. In this section we would discuss about the proper placement of ECG electrodes for an effective ECP treatment.

IECP and Coronary Heart Disease

Submitted by siki_ on Sun, 26/10/2008 - 1:15pm

Increased External CounterPulsation

The term ‘coronary heart disease’ covers a group of clinical syndromes, arising particularly from failure of the coronary arteries to supply adequate blood to the heart. They include Angina pectoris, Coronary thrombosis or heart attack and sudden death without infarction.

How to reduce the risk of getting a Cardiac attack? - A natural Way

Submitted by Eric on Sat, 02/08/2008 - 4:13pm

Heart diseases are becoming very common in India and are increasing day by day. Indians are more liable to suffer from heart diseases because of the genetic make-up and acquired factors like eating habits. Indians are fond of eating rich, fried and fatty foods. Earlier, these foods were required because of heavy work requirements and lot of physical exercise. But the times have changed. These eating habits are leading us to increased cholesterol levels which, in turn, are contributors to heart diseases. But it is never too early or too late to protect our heart. And there is no better time to do it than now.

Scientific evidence is indisputable that lowering your cholesterol reduces your risk of getting a heart disease and of dying from a heart attack. The cholesterol-lowering plan is as tasty as it is effective. Here is a list of cholesterol-lowering foods that will satisfy our stomach and keep us healthy.

Heart Disease Can Be Controlled ..

Submitted by siki_ on Sat, 02/08/2008 - 1:46pm

There are conflicting theories about the causes of heart disease with no clear answers to protect the heart completely. The most recognized causes are linked to cholesterol in the diet, lack of exercise and smoking. While each of these causes of heart disease are documented and preached by the medical community, conflicting views claim that research does not correspond to history. They point to the fact that the number of heart attacks was lower when smoking was more popular and eating foods high in fat content was in vogue.

Why cardiologists don't prefer ECP.. A Blog.

Submitted by siki_ on Mon, 28/07/2008 - 9:08pm

Despite its increasingly apparent potential usefulness, ECP is hardly taking the cardiology world by storm. In fact, it seems that for most cardiologists ECP is not even on the list of potential treatments for coronary artery disease. Why is that?