Heart ailments are the leading cause of death globally, with millions of people succumbing to the disease. Oxymed strives to treat heart diseases swiftly and promote faster recovery using non-invasive methods like EECP.
EECP is an approved treatment method by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to cure coronary artery diseases and also to manage refractory angina. This treatment offers relief from anginal pain, improves breathlessness, and enhances blood flow. This is a non-surgical, safe, and affordable proven treatment method.
The treatment uses advanced medical equipment for the treatment of heart failure and refractory angina. It also acts as a passive exercise to improve blood flow to the brain, and studies show that EECP has positive effects on patients with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's' disease. Furthermore, medical problems like high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, diabetic neuropathy, and kidney issues can also be treated by EECP.
An electronically controllable air pressure valve is attached to the patient’s calves, thighs, and bottom. The stimulation of the blood supply to the heart is due to the sequential inflation and deflation of the valves that create blood flow pressure in the body.
Our doctors at Oxymed will first conduct a thorough analysis of your health and body and schedule the treatment when you are ready. The treatment takes place over 35 one-hour sessions, five times per week, over seven weeks.
For the treatment, the patient will be asked to lie on the bed, and pneumatic cuffs will be tied around the limbs. The cuffs around the calves, thighs, and upper thighs energize the blood vessels and initiate the curing process. Then the sequential inflation and deflation of the valves take place, creating blood flow pressure in the body.
To measure the heart constantly, an ECG machine is connected to an EECP control panel. There are two phases in the procedure: the systole phase and the diastole phase.
This process continues during the periods of therapy, with our doctors at Oxymed continuously monitoring the process.
Being a non-invasive therapy, side effects are usually minor, and it reduces the need for medication.
EECP exerts its therapeutic effects through several mechanisms:
Increased Diastolic Filling
By inflating cuffs during diastole, EECP boosts arterial pressure, enhancing coronary blood flow, and ensuring efficient oxygen delivery to the heart muscle.
Reduced Afterload
EECP decreases peripheral resistance, lowering afterload and allowing the heart to work more efficiently.
Improved Coronary Blood Flow
EECP stimulates the growth and dilation of collateral vessels, providing alternative routes for blood flow and reducing the ischemic burden on the heart.
Collateral Vessel Growth
EECP triggers the release of nitric oxide, promoting the development of new collateral vessels, and further improving blood flow to the heart.
Additionally, EECP can be seamlessly integrated with existing therapies.
Although used for cardiac ailments, EECP can be effectively incorporated for various medical problems, including
EECP is suitable for patients with,
In angina, many studies from different institutes show EECP as useful for treating Chronic Stable Angina (CSA). In random trials, it was revealed that EECP significantly improved both the symptoms of angina and exercise tolerance in patients with CAD. It enhances the quality of a patient’s life when compared to placebo therapy.
EECP increases pressure in the arteries by affecting the systole and diastole functions. The increased pressure leads to the opening of the blockage or congestion between the arteries. This process ensures smooth blood flow. This intervention is a non-surgical method of treating heart attack patients in cases of emergencies.
A study revealed that patients who received EECP therapy had a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure. They had no record or effect on diastolic blood pressure or heart rate. This effect improves hypertension in patients.
Other than cardiac issues, EECP treatment can be beneficial for patients suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS), Syndrome X, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
Dr. Sama Akber conducted a study to investigate the impact of enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) on left ventricular (LV) function, measured through strain analysis. The research focused on patients with refractory angina and heart failure symptoms.
For which, he was awarded for his groundbreaking research on the effect of EECP on heart failure at the CSI 4th National Heart Failure Conference.
Oxymed Hospital is one of the top & best EECP treatment in India. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Oxymed is a pioneer in non-surgical treatments, offering care and cure without any pain.
With EECP, we have helped thousands of patients in their treatment, swift recovery, and well-being post-treatment.
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