EECP in Modern Cardiac Practice: A Non-Invasive Treatment Option at Oxymed Chennai
In the ever-evolving landscape of cardiac care, Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) has emerged as a groundbreaking non-invasive heart treatment in Chennai that's transforming lives at Oxymed Hospitals. This FDA-approved therapy offers hope to patients with chronic stable angina and other cardiac conditions who haven't found relief through conventional treatments.
EECP is a non-invasive heart treatment that uses specialized inflatable cuffs wrapped around the patient's lower extremities. These cuffs inflate and deflate in sync with the heartbeat, enhancing blood flow to the heart while reducing its workload. This process helps develop collateral circulation, essentially creating natural bypasses around blocked arteries.
As the best cardiac treatment option for many patients who have exhausted other possibilities, EECP has received a Class 2B recommendation for chronic stable angina despite optimum medical therapy.
At Oxymed Hospitals, providing the best heart treatment in Chennai means carefully selecting patients who will benefit most from EECP therapy. While highly effective for many cardiac conditions, EECP is not suitable for everyone.
Contraindications include:
Severe mitral or aortic regurgitation/stenosis
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Aortic pathologies or aneurysms
Severe peripheral vascular disease
Uncontrolled hypertension
Atrial fibrillation and tachyarrhythmias
Volume overloaded patients
Expanding the frontiers of best cardiac therapy, Oxymed Hospitals offers EECP as an adjuvant treatment for heart failure patients who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical management. This application is particularly effective for ischemic cardiomyopathy patients who have undergone revascularization but still experience symptoms.
For patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction awaiting revascularization, EECP serves as a valuable bridge therapy—provided their coronary anatomy is known and suitable for future intervention.
One of the most promising applications of this non-invasive heart treatment in Chennai is for patients with Angina with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (ANOCA). Once confirmed with myocardial perfusion imaging, these patients often find substantial relief through EECP therapy at Oxymed Hospitals.
As a leader in providing the best cardiac treatment options, Oxymed Hospitals is at the forefront of exploring innovative approaches. Current research suggests promising results from combining Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) with EECP in the treatment of heart failure—representing an exciting frontier in non-invasive cardiac care.
The Oxymed Advantage: Superior Cardiac Care
What sets Oxymed Hospitals apart as the provider of best heart treatment in Chennai is our unwavering commitment to patient safety and optimal outcomes. Our EECP centers feature 24/7 Cardiac ICU facilities and expert cardiac care teams led by renowned specialists:
Professor Dr. Sivakadaksham
Professor Dr. Chokkalingam M
Dr. Sama Akber
If you're suffering from chronic stable angina despite medication, have heart failure symptoms even after conventional treatments, or have been diagnosed with ANOCA, EECP at Oxymed Hospitals might be your path to improved cardiac health and quality of life.
As the premier destination for non-invasive heart treatment in Chennai, Oxymed Hospitals combines the best technology, medical expertise, and compassionate care to deliver top tier results for cardiac patients.
Contact Oxymed Hospitals today to learn more about how our advanced EECP therapy can help you regain heart health and improve your quality of life without invasive procedures.