EECP treatment is a non-invasive, outpatient treatment that may relieve or eliminate angina. The term Enhanced External Counterpulsation describes what happens during treatment. Counterpulsation occurs between heartbeats. Counterpulsation increases blood flow to the heart muscle, decreases the heart's workload, and creates greater oxygen supply while lowering oxygen demand.
Most insurance companies recognize EECP as a safe and effective treatment for reducing angina.
It is also effective in controlling shortness of breath and chest pain in many cases. EECP mechanically forces blood into the coronary arteries, which can lead to improved blood flow to the heart muscle by strengthening the smaller coronary vessels.