What Are The Benefits of EECP?
Studies have shown that EECP is a safe and effective treatment for chronic chest pain.1 The frequency and intensity of angina attacks are reduced, and many patients find that they don't need to take their angina medication (usually nitroglycerin) as often. Men and women treated with EECP report having a higher quality of life after EECP, and many are able to exercise for longer periods without experiencing chest pain.2, 3 EECP seems to work equally well in both genders, with women receiving the same chest pain reduction and quality of life benefits as men from the treatment.4, 5
Even so, EECP is not as well studied or understood as the traditional treatments for persistent chest pain. For now, it is used only if bypass surgery or angioplasty are not possible and standard chest pain medications aren't working well enough.
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