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.