External CounterPulsation – Information

External Counterpulsation (ECP) is a non-invasive circulatory assist therapy somewhat similar to Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and is administered on an outpatient basis.However in ECP a substantially large volume of blood is returned to the heart as compared to IABP and has to be used in chronic phase.

External Counterpulsation (ECP) decreases cardiac workload while increasing myocardial perfusion pressure and cardiac output. The use of External Counterpulsation (ECP) for the outpatient treatment of Coronary Artery Diseases(CAD) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) reduces the frequency of Angina (chest pain episodes), increase exercise tolerance, reduce the intake of medications.Results of clinical trials show that ECP is a safe and effective choice for people who are considered at high risk for bypass surgery and angioplasty. The procedure is administered in an outpatient setting, does not require any surgery or anaesthetic, and is relatively comfortable both physically and economically for patients.

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