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.