EECP Treatment

The EECP device used in the treatment of heart failure related to coronary artery diseases is comfortable for patients. It is an advantageous and long-lasting treatment method in terms of not requiring an interventional procedure and hospitalization.

Coronary heart diseases are the most common and one of the leading causes of death all over the world. EECP therapy plays an active role in the prevention of heart attack, heart failure and death as a result of coronary heart disease.

EECP therapy; It is based on the principle of widening the coronary vessels and their thin end branches and forming the collateral vascular network between these branches. Thus, in patients with vascular occlusion or narrowing of the vessels, the heart is supplied with blood and symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain or palpitations are prevented. It also reduces the risk of heart attack and significantly improves the patient's quality of life.

It was observed that the efficacy of EECP treatment lasted up to 5 years in 88% of patients.

Working principle of EECP Machine and purpose of EECP treatment
EECP device; It consists of patient treatment bed, digital control unit, air pump and 3 sets of cuffs. The cuffs are wrapped around the lower leg, upper leg and waist area of the patient. The patient's ECG, SPO2 and finger plethysmogram are followed throughout the treatment. The patient's systolic and diastolic pressure values are monitored. During the Diastole phase of the heart, the cuffs inflate with air. In this way, the blood flow to the heart increases and the heart muscle is fed at a high rate. During the systole phase, the cuffs deflate and reduce the load on the heart. With the increase in blood flow in the coronary vessels, the vascular walls are exposed to a chronic pressure increase, and the pressure difference between the vascular bed causes the capillary network to expand, and thus the collateral blood circulation system is supplied with blood in a healthy way to the areas with malnutrition.

What is the Effectiveness of EECP?

healthy heart; functional with a balance between oxygen consumption and oxygen supply. Oxygen consumption depends on heart rate and pumping. However, oxygen delivery is related to blood flow. In this system, 80% of the blood reaching the heart muscle takes place in the relaxation phase of the heart. EECP treatment provides a natural By-Pass and feeds the heart muscle by forming new vessels.

Which Patients Can It Be Applied To?

In cases where vascular occlusion develops again in patients who have previously undergone wire / cage therapy in coronary By-Pass
In patients who have been treated with different treatment methods but whose complaints continue
In patients whose vascular structure is not suitable for surgical intervention
In patients at risk for surgery
In patients who are not suitable for treatment with balloon, stent or surgery
In patients with heart failure