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Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Ischemic Heart Disease

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: In Brief Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive treatment for patients with coronary artery disease who have angina pectoris that is refractory to pharmacotherapy and revascularization. The popular concept is that EECP may promote collateral development and improve myocardial perfusion. We hypothesize that improvements in peripheral arterial function are responsible for the clinical benefits of EECP. Enhanced external counterpulsation is treatment for angina pectoris. We hypothesize that improvements in peripheral arterial function create the clinical benefits.

Source: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

DOI: 10.1097/jes.0b013e318253de5e

Authors: Randy W. Braith, Darren P. Casey, Darren T. Beck

Institutions: University of Florida, Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute