ECP and EECP Companies

Selecting the right device among all ECP or EECP Companies can be a very complicated process.  Each company representative will put forth the most compelling story as to “why” their company & product is superior to the other options available.  With that being the case, it can be difficult to decipher the truth about device technology, clinical & technical support, and as well as product reliability. Our goal is to present the most objective information so you can decide for yourself what company best suits your needs.

		Applied Cardiac Systems Inc. (ACS) Applied Cardiac Systems Inc. (ACS) has been a leader in the Cardiology for 30+ years. ACS experienced great success in ECP by through advancements in ECP technology delivered at a lower price. ACS sold their portable ECP technology to Renew.
		Cardiomedics Inc Cardiomedics was the first company to have FDA approval for an External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy device in the United States. They had success in the early 2000’s but now Cardiomedics is no longer active in the ECP business.
		Renew Renew is the newest company to enter the External Counterpulsation marketplace with the acquisition of the ECP technology from ACS. The Renew NCP-5 ECP system is the smallest ECP system ever made.
		Scottcare Corporation Scottcare entered the U.S ECP market in 2004 targeting Cardiac Rehab department of hospitals to compliment existing telemetry products. Scottcare has introduced two model ECP devices with various features & capabilities.
		Vasomedical Inc. Vasomedical played a major role in pioneering the External Counterpulsation Therapy marketplace worldwide. Vasomedical is most known for trademarking “EECP®” which stands for “Enhanced” External Counterpulsation Therapy.
		International Companies There are other companies outside the U.S. that also manufacture External Counterpulsation (ECP) devices. Additional model devices came out of companies in China, India, and others countries.