External Counterpulsation Therapy has proven to remarkable benefits to overall health in patients that complete a full 35 course session. ECP and EECP Therapy acts as an external cardiac assist process that mechanically inflates a series of cuffs timed on the patient’s heart rate to restore oxygenated blood flow to the heart and body. Some […]
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External Counterpulsation Therapy is known to be an effective treatment to rehabilitate cardiovascular health in patients with advanced Coronary Artery Disease & Heart Failure. ECP and EECP Therapy is documented in several hundred Clinical Studies to improve exercise tolerance, reduce symptoms of Angina and restore oxygenated blood flow to the body. The benefits of ECP […]
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ECP and EECP have minimal side effects. The process of inflating pressure on each heart cycle for the 60 minute treatment session each day can potentially cause some minor side effects if treatment variable are not managed carefully, ECP and EECP Therapy side effects have been demonstrated in clinical research to be low when the appropriate […]
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Where can you buy accessories for used ECP EECP machines? Most External Counterpulsation Therapy unit accessories are NOT interchangeable. There is a difference in the accessories used for model EECP units and other ECP Therapy Devices ExternalCounterpulsation.com has the largest consolidated network of buyers and sellers. If you are looking for accessories, parts, service or […]
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ECP and EECP System Reviews External Counterpulsation Therapy or also referred to as EECP Therapy or ECP Therapy is proven to be an good investment both clinically and financially. Selecting the right ECP or EECP Machine can be a confusing process. In an effort to simplify the process, we created reviews of each FDA approved […]
Read moreHow does EECP Improve Endothelial Function?
How Does EECP Improve Endothelial Function? External Counterpulsation Therapy is a safe, non invasive treatment that is documented to improve related to Coronary Artery Disease and exercise tolerance. The purpose of this article is to discuss what the exact mechanism that occurs that improves endothelial function in patients that complete a full course of 35 […]
Read moreEECP Improves Endothelial Function in Patients with… Abstract
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003 May 21;41(10):1761-8. Enhanced external counterpulsation improves endothelial function in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease. Bonetti PO, Barsness GW, Keelan PC, Schnell TI, Pumper GM, Kuvin JT, Schnall RP, Holmes DR, Higano ST, Lerman A. Source Center for Coronary Physiology and Imaging and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular […]
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External Counterpulsation Therapy (ECP & EECP) Reimbursement Protocol. In the U.S, ECP is reimbursed by Medicare and most private insurance companies. The reimbursement process is quite simple but it must be followed precisely. This article is designed to show the important documents that should be included in each patient chart to insure smooth reimbursement. 1. […]
Read moreMechanical Process ECP and EECP Systems
ECP and EECP Therapy Systems (mechanical process) All ECP and EECP Systems that inflates and deflates three sets of pneumatic cuffs. The microprocessor’s primary function is to serve as an R-wave detector, calculate the R-wave rate (heart rate), and deliver triggering signals to engage the valves. This allows the air cuffs to be filled and […]
Read moreHow does EECP Work?
How Does EECP Work? External Counterpulsation Therapy (also known as ECP or EECP) is a non-invasive treatment for improving circulation in the heart for patients who suffer from narrowed and blocked arteries in the heart. This is a medical condition known as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). When the blockages limited the flow of adequate blood […]
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