Get ready for Hill Country Heart Revival! Life-changing cardiac care is coming soon!
Get ready for Hill Country Heart Revival! Life-changing cardiac care is coming soon!
Get ready for Hill Country Heart Revival! Life-changing cardiac care is coming soon!
Get ready for Hill Country Heart Revival! Life-changing cardiac care is coming soon!
Get ready for Hill Country Heart Revival! Life-changing cardiac care is coming soon!
Get ready for Hill Country Heart Revival! Life-changing cardiac care is coming soon!
What is EECP and Who is it For?
Welcome to Hill Country Heart Revival!
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a non-invasive treatment designed to improve blood flow to the heart and support the body's natural healing processes. During treatment, comfortable cuffs are placed around the legs and gently inflate and deflate in rhythm with the heartbeat. This helps push blood back toward the heart, improving circulation and oxygen delivery.
Over time, EECP can encourage the growth of new small blood vessels (a process called angiogenesis), allowing the heart to receive blood through alternate pathways. This can reduce symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue in people with stable coronary artery disease.
EECP does not involve surgery, needles or anesthesia, and sessions are typically done in an outpatient setting. Many patients report improved exercise tolerance, better energy levels, and enhanced quality of life after completing treatment.
EECP may be a good option for individuals who:
1. Have stable coronary artery disease and continue to experience symptoms such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, or fatigue
2. Have been told they are not a candidate for stents or bypass surgery, or prefer a non-surgical option
3. Continue to have symptoms despite medications and lifestyle changes
4. Want to improve exercise tolerance, circulation, and quality of life
5. Are seeking a non-invasive, outpatient treatment with no downtime
The 3 Phases of EECP
Acute Hemodynamic Support
Chronic Cardiovascular Adaptation
Acute Hemodynamic Support
EECP immediately assists the heart in pumping blood and maintaining blood pressure and organ perfusion
Acute Vascular Response
Chronic Cardiovascular Adaptation
Acute Hemodynamic Support
EECP causes blood vessels respond immediately to improve blood flow and circulation to meet the body's needs
Chronic Cardiovascular Adaptation
Chronic Cardiovascular Adaptation
Chronic Cardiovascular Adaptation
EECP leads to structural improvements over time, such as healthier vessel function and new vessel growth
Frequently Asked Questions
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EECP is generally comfortable. You will feel a firm, rhythmic squeezing sensation in your legs as the cuffs inflate and deflate. Most patients relax, read, watch TV or even nap during treatment.
No. The treatment should not be painful. Some patients experience mild pressure or temporary leg soreness at first, which usually improves quickly as the body adjusts.
A typical course of EECP consists of one-hour sessions, usually five days per week for several weeks. Your provider will recommend a schedule tailored to you.
Some patients notice improvements in symptoms such as energy level or exercise tolerance within a few weeks, while others notice benefits gradually over time. Many patients experience continued improvement even after completing treatment.
EECP has been used for decades and is considered safe when performed on appropriately selected patients under medical supervision. It is non-invasive and does not require surgery, needles or anesthesia
EECP does not cure coronary artery disease, but it may significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life by improving circulation and encouraging the growth of new blood vessels.
Yes, EECP requires no recovery time, and most patients continue their normal daily activities throughout the treatment course.
Coverage varies depending on your diagnosis and insurance plan. Our team can help determine whether EECP is appropriate for your specific condition. This ensures the treatment is both safe and beneficial for you.
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