EECP has greatly improved the quality of my life.  My increased stamina is allowing me to exercise, my weight remains under 200 pounds, blood pressure is now in the low-normal range, I have stopped taking calcium-channel and beta blockers, and need less isosorbide dinitrate to feel comfortable. I rarely need nitroglycerine.

Before I came to the clinic, I couldn’t bike, hike, or do other activities I used to enjoy. I had to stop and rest while doing housework, and even grocery shopping could set off an angina attack. The first week of treatment, my chest symptoms and shortness of breath became less frequent. I’m now off my nitro patch and my blood pressure medications, my energy level is way up, and I’m able to do all my normal activities. I have stepped up my exercise, and I continue to eat better.  Earlier this year, we went on a vacation that included lots of walking.  There’s no way I could have made this trip before. I feel very lucky.  I got my life back.

I am pleased to provide a brief summary of my experience and results with Enhanced External Counterpulsation  (EECP® ).  My past history includes five previous myocardial infarctions, the first one at age 35 and the last one at age 63. I am now 78 years old. Previous surgical procedures included a four vessel by-pass procedure and ten years later placement of two stents.  I have a very irregular heart rate and experienced brief episodes of ventricular and atrial tachycardia which was treated by placement of a cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator five years ago.  In May of 2014 I had an episode of ventricular fibrillation corrected by the defibrillator.

I started EECP® and at the same time I started Cardiac Rehab. My experience has been wonderful for me. I went to 35 sessions with Cardiac Rehab. At the end my breathing was improved very much. My oxygen level was not dropping like it was when I started I have more energy and endurance. The EECP® , after 35 sessions has given me more energy. I am breathing easier. My oxygen level is not dropping. I am now walking up to 10,000 steps a day and lifting 15lb weights without running out of breath.