EECP Therapy

What Is EECP?

Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a non-invasive therapy that uses synchronized compression of the lower limbs to improve blood flow to the heart and throughout the body. It's particularly valuable for patients with cardiac conditions where improving circulation is critical but invasive surgery is not an option.

How It Works

• Cuffs are placed around the lower legs and synchronized with your heart rhythm
• During diastole (when the heart relaxes), the cuffs inflate sequentially from feet to thighs
• This creates a retrograde (backward) wave of blood toward the heart
• Increased diastolic pressure enhances coronary artery perfusion
• Over time, the body responds by forming new collateral blood vessels
• Systemic blood flow and oxygen delivery improve throughout the body

Conditions We Address

What to Expect During Treatment

• Sessions last 60 minutes, typically 5 days per week for 7 weeks
• You lie on a comfortable treatment table wearing leg cuffs
• The therapy is painless; you feel gentle compression sensations
• Your heart rhythm is monitored throughout treatment
• Many patients relax, nap, or read during sessions
• Progress is tracked through symptom assessment and functional improvement

How EECP Fits Into Almacura

EECP is essential when cardiac circulation is identified as a barrier to recovery:

• With HBOT: Together they maximize oxygen delivery to cardiac and systemic tissues
• With Hydrogen: Reduces oxidative stress while EECP improves circulation
• Standalone: For angina, ischemic heart disease, and non-surgical cardiac support