When any new technology is introduced, it is important to confirm through research that the technology is safe and effective.
Several studies stand out for having confirmed important benefits of the therapy.
Researchers found that patients used less medication, had fewer angina attacks, and were able to exercise longer without pain or fatigue after receiving EECP treatment. The study confirmed a number of previous studies that had found EECP to objectively improve coronary status of patients suffering from angina. In an attempt to evaluate the longer term benefits of the therapy, a study was conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health that looked at EECP patients six months and one year following treatment. Researchers found that patients not only maintained the gains they made during treatment, but continued to improve after treatment ended. In other words, patients continued to get better long after treatment ended.