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Is EECP Therapy Effective In Case Of Coronary Heart Disease?

1. I have been suffering from Coronary Heart decease. In. I had undergone Bye pass surgery 17 yrs back and.the problem re-ocurred four yrs back. I got a Stent and a baloon in right artery. I am regularly taking Deplatt, Sorboide mononitrates and statins since then. I have to take Sorboide Mononitrates before going to walk otherwise I get angina problem. Can EECP therapy may be effective in my case so that I may get ride of medicines.
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Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hi,welcome to HCM..
Thanks for writing to us.

EECP(Enhanced External Counter pulsation) is one of the most modern modalities of treatment in CAD.The ideal candidates for EECP are:
1.pts of chronic angina
2.pts who are not responding to usual treatment by nitrates, Beta blockers,ACE inhibitors.
3.pts who do not qualify for invasive revascularistion procedure.
Considering the above recommendations you are a candidate for EECP.Please consult with your cardiologist for further details.

Hope I have answered your query.
Stay fit, good luck.
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Is EECP Therapy Effective In Case Of Coronary Heart Disease?

Hi,welcome to HCM.. Thanks for writing to us. EECP(Enhanced External Counter pulsation) is one of the most modern modalities of treatment in CAD.The ideal candidates for EECP are: 1.pts of chronic angina 2.pts who are not responding to usual treatment by nitrates, Beta blockers,ACE inhibitors. 3.pts who do not qualify for invasive revascularistion procedure. Considering the above recommendations you are a candidate for EECP.Please consult with your cardiologist for further details. Hope I have answered your query. Stay fit, good luck.