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ECP Therapy meets the needs of various people who are seeking to proactively manage and improve their health and wellness. By enhancing circulation, ECP treatments promote mental and physical wellbeing.

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Benefits of ECP Therapy for Wellness

In clinical studies, ECP has been shown to relieve angina symptoms,⁴ such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Patients have experienced improvement in exercise duration as well.² Studies have also shown that ECP may help:^{2, 3, 4, 7}:

Improve exercise duration
Improve cardiovascular health
Better quality of life
Improve blood flow to the arms and legs
Low risk/high benefit
Potential to increase skin oxygenation

Overall, patients report an improved quality of life ³ with ECP and studies have shown that the benefits may last about 2-3 years.⁴ Best of all, you may repeat the therapy as needed. Talk to your physician about the timing of therapy sessions

“Since I started ECP therapy, my sugar level, heart rate and blood pressure have lowered and the numbness in my fingers have subsided. I’m also an active person but I have even more energy now. I will continue taking ECP therapy for many years to come. It’s like having a second heart!”

Peter Koslowski
Businessman - Thailand

Chest pain? Shortness of breath? Dizziness or headaches? The problem could be poor blood flow.

Our heart and circulatory system are designed to transport oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body, as well as filter out waste and carbon dioxide. Good blood flow is essential to good health, and has a positive effect on your mind and body.

Poor blood circulation greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries. As plaque builds up, it blocks and reduces the amount of blood flowing through. When this restricts blood flow to the heart muscle, it can cause chest pain, also known as angina. Angina can make it difficult to enjoy one's favourite activities, or even perform simple daily tasks.

In severe cases, plaque can block entire blood vessels. When blockage happens in the vessels supplying blood to the heart muscle or brain, it can lead to a heart attack and a stroke respectively.

What is ECP Therapy and how does it enhance blood flow?

ECP Therapy is a safe and non-invasive process that increases blood circulation and is used for the treatment of chronic stable angina. It enhances blood flow by pushing blood from the lower body toward the heart.

Pressure cuffs are wrapped around your lower body while you lay comfortably. These cuffs inflate when your heart is at rest and deflate right before your heart pumps. Due to the precise synchronisation with your heartbeat, ECP therapy has been described as a ‘second heart’ that allows your heart to perform with less effort.

The therapy is soothing and relaxing, much like a lower body massage. Many people listen to music, watch TV or simply rest during a therapy session.

To find out more on how ECP therapy works, click here.

“A few years ago, an X-ray revealed that I had heart stenosis. Considering the high risk for my age, I did not want to undergo bypass or other forms of surgery and decided to try ECP therapy instead. After completing the full course of therapy, my health has improved significantly and it shows in my ECG and blood test results!”

Soemarto Wibowo
82-Year-Old Pensioner - Indonesia

“An X-ray revealed that I had severe blockages in my arteries. After completing a full course of ECP therapy, the doctor said that I no longer needed surgery because my blockages had reduced significantly. My scans even showed new blood vessel growth. The benefit from ECP therapy is great.”

Syafri Zahron
Heart Patient - Indonesia

“I feel much more active after ECP treatment. My chest pain and body aches have now disappeared, along with the irregular heartbeats that I used to experience. My experience of this non-invasive therapy has been great.”

Ajay Chand
Heart Patient - India

“I am very grateful to have been introduced to ECP therapy. Before starting ECP therapy, I was always feeling tired and suffered from chest pain. It occurred quite frequently, so I had difficulty going about my daily activities. After 35 sessions of ECP therapy, my chest pain was gone. I noticed a big difference in my health. I feel great!”

Yo Kam Foen
54-Year-Old HouseWife - Indonesia

How can you benefit from ECP Therapy?

After completing a course of ECP treatment, patients have shown⁷:

A reduction in angina symptoms: shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, pain or pressure in the chest, back, neck, jaw, shoulders or arms

A reduction in nitroglycerin medication use
An increase in energy and exercise tolerance
An overall improvement in quality of life
Benefits that can last for years after treatment

References

1)Braith RW, et al. Enhanced external counterpulsation improves peripheral artery flow-mediated dilation in patients with chronic angina: a randomized sham-controlled study. Circulation. 2010;122:1612-20.
2)Arora RR, et al. Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Health-Related Quality of Life Continue 12 Months After Treatment: A Substudy of the Multicenter Study of Enhanced External Counterpulsation. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2002; 50:25-32.
3)Loh, et al. Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Treatment of Chronic Refractory Angina: A Long-term Follow-up Outcome from the International Enhanced External Counterpulsation Patient Registry. Clin Cardiol. 2008;31:159-164.
4)Cai D, Wu R, Shao Y. Experimental study of the effect of external counterpulsation on blood circulation in the lower extremities. Clinical and investigative medicine Medecine clinique et experimentale. 2000;23(4):239-47.
5)Gurovich AN, Braith RW. Enhanced external counterpulsation creates acute blood flow patterns responsible for improved flow-mediated dilation in humans. Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension. 2013;36(4):297-305.
6)Bonetti PO, Holmes DR, Lerman A, Barsness GW, Jr., Enhanced external counterpulsation for ischemic heart disease: what's behind the curtain? .J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003;41:1918–1925).
7)Loh PH, Cleland JGF, Louis AA, et al. Enhanced external counterpulsation in the treatment of chronic refractory angina: A long-term follow-up outcome from the international enhanced external counterpulsation patient registry. Clin Cardiol. 2008;31:159-164