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What Causes Swollen Legs And Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, my name is Linda. I have CAD and I have had CABG x2. One of the grafts failed. I have Systolic heart failure. My legs and feet are badly swollen, a feel myself getting weaker, and I have shortness of breath. My doctor has recommended EECP. Will this help?
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Based on your description, it appears that your heart is unable to pump efficiently termed as heart failure, which is causing symptoms like swelling of legs and shortness of breath. Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is performed as a non-invasive treatment on individuals with angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy.

Treatment is administered through three pairs of external inflatable cuffs that are applied around the lower legs, upper legs and buttocks. These cuffs continuously inflate and deflate between the resting period of the heartbeat and thus increase blood returned to the heart.
The basic principle of this treatment is to increase the amount of blood returning to the heart, which helps supply more oxygen. With more oxygen available, the heart can function much more efficiently.

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What Causes Swollen Legs And Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, Based on your description, it appears that your heart is unable to pump efficiently termed as heart failure, which is causing symptoms like swelling of legs and shortness of breath. Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is performed as a non-invasive treatment on individuals with angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy. Treatment is administered through three pairs of external inflatable cuffs that are applied around the lower legs, upper legs and buttocks. These cuffs continuously inflate and deflate between the resting period of the heartbeat and thus increase blood returned to the heart. The basic principle of this treatment is to increase the amount of blood returning to the heart, which helps supply more oxygen. With more oxygen available, the heart can function much more efficiently. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.