Enhanced External Counterpulsation - Who Should Not Have EECP?

Who Should Not Have EECP?

You should not undergo EECP if you have any of the following conditions:

• Severe heart failure
• Serious heart valve problems
• Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)
• High blood pressure that is not controlled with medication
• Peripheral artery disease or peripheral vascular disorders (blockages in the arteries or veins of the legs)
• Tendency to bleed excessively (including people with ulcers)
• Pregnant women

If you have a pacemaker or implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or are taking blood thinners (such as heparin or warfarin), you may not be eligible for EECP.