What is external counterpulsation therapy (ECP)?
External counterpulsation (also known as enhanced external counterpulsation or EECP) is a non-invasive therapy for angina. Patients must undergo 35 hours of treatment that is administered 1-2 hours a day, five days a week, for 7 weeks. The treatment consists of regular compressions applied to the lower limbs to increase blood flow to your heart in an attempt to reduce the pain associated with ischemic heart disease.
