EECP
What is EECP?
- Enhanced External Counter Pulsation
- Noninvasive treatment for angina (chest pain)
- Reduces angina by helping small vessels around your heart become larger and more open, which allows better oxygen and blood supply to the heart
How does it work?
- Large blood pressure-like cuffs are placed around the lower abdomen, thighs, and calves.
- The patient is monitored with a continuous EKG which sets the timing of the cuffs’ inflation/deflation.
- When the heart is at rest, the cuffs inflate, increasing blood flow to the heart.
- As the heart beats, the cuffs deflate, decreasing the amount of work the heart has to do to pump blood to the rest of the body.
Other details:
- 35 visits
- 9 weeks
- 4 days per week: M/T/W/TH
- 1 hour per day
- Covered by most insurances
- Facilitated by a trained specialist
- Special pants are provided that prevent any blistering
How do I enroll in EECP?
Call 501-315-4008 ext. 136 to speak with a staff member about qualification and enrollment, or speak with your doctor.