EECP Therapy in Pune - Non surgical Heart treatment
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EECP Therapy for Heart Diseases
EECP therapy is a non-surgical treatment designed to improve blood flow to the heart and reduce symptoms of heart disease. It is commonly used for patients with angina or coronary artery disease who are looking for a safe and effective alternative to invasive procedures. By enhancing circulation and supporting natural bypass formation, EECP therapy helps improve heart function and overall quality of life.
EECP therapy is a non-surgical approach for improving heart function and perfusion. If alternative treatments have failed to relieve angina or chest pain symptoms, EECP treatment may be explored. By encouraging the growth of tiny branches, it forms a natural detour around constricted or obstructed arteries.
Working of EECP Therapy
The EECP for heart block is part of our Cardiology program and involves wearing a series of cuffs on both legs. It gently but thoroughly compresses the blood arteries in the lower limbs, which increases blood flow into the heart. Each pressure wave is electronically synchronized to the heartbeat to ensure that your heart receives enhanced blood flow at regular intervals. When the heart beats again, the pressure is released instantly, lowering resistance in the blood arteries in the legs and promoting easy blood pumping from your heart. EECP may open tiny or collateral blood channels in the heart, which may eventually become and natural bypasses & veins. This increased blood supply to the cardiac muscles also relieves chest pain.
Benefits of EECP Therapy
- Decreases the symptoms of angina
- Increases energy and exercise tolerance
- Improves blood circulation by increasing collateral blood circulation.
- Safe, effective, and approved by cardiologists
Who is eligible for ECP therapy?
EECP therapy in Pune aims to treat heart patients who:
- Have chronic, stable angina.
- Have a history of heart disease or poor blood circulation
- Patients who did not experience the relief with Nitrates, calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers drugs.
- Are the safest option for patients not fit for invasive measures such as angioplasty, stent or bypass surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions:
During the resting phase of the heartbeat, the leg cuffs inflate rapidly sequentially from bottom to top.
This timed compression forces blood backward into the coronary arteries, significantly increasing oxygen delivery.
Right before the heart beats again, all the compressed cuffs deflate instantly simultaneously.
This sudden deflation drastically reduces the heart’s workload, making it easier to pump blood forward.
Over time, this repetitive pressure stimulation encourages the natural growth of new microscopic blood vessels.
A standard, medically complete course of EECP treatment strictly requires 35 total sessions.
To ensure optimal cardiac benefits, each individual session lasts for exactly one hour.
The therapy is structured to be administered daily, typically running five to six days a week.
Adhering to this consistent weekly schedule results in a total program duration of about 6 to 7 weeks.
Missing scheduled sessions can disrupt the vascular conditioning process and diminish overall treatment success.
It is primarily intended for patients suffering from chronic, debilitating angina that limits daily life.
It ideal for individuals whose chest pain persists despite taking multiple cardiac medications.
Patients who are not suitable candidates for invasive bypass surgeries or angioplasty frequently seek it.
Those who have already undergone stents or bypass but continue to experience re-occurring chest pain qualify.
It is also widely recommended for individuals managing chronic, stable congestive heart failure symptoms.
EECP is exceptionally safe, carries no surgical risks, and requires absolutely zero post-treatment downtime.
The most common minor complaint is mild skin irritation, chafing, or bruising under the cuffs.
Some patients experience temporary muscle soreness or mild leg cramps during the first week.
Rarely, individuals with pre-existing joint issues may report temporary lower back or knee discomfort.
Serious complications are highly uncommon when patients are properly screened by a cardiologist beforehand.
The most prominent benefit is a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of angina.
Many patients report a drastically decreased reliance on fast-acting chest pain medications like nitroglycerin.
It noticeably enhances physical stamina, allowing individuals to walk further and exercise without pain.
The therapy improves overall quality of life, restoring independence in performing everyday household activities.
These clinical benefits and lifestyle improvements can last for several years after completing the course.
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