EECP is an option for ‘no option’ patients. In other words, it is for those terminally ill patients getting unstable angina and who are not suitable for CABG or angioplasty. It is not a first line treatment and is not recommended as a first line treatment because its benefits are only marginal. However, EECP does not rule out the option for going for CABG and there is no time lag required between EECP and performance of CABG.