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Enhanced external counterpulsation for ischemic heart disease: a look behind the curtain
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Enhanced external counterpulsation for ischemic heart disease: a look behind the curtain

Randy W Braith, Darren P Casey and Darren T Beck
Exercise and sport sciences reviews, Vol.40(3), pp.145-152
07/2012
DOI: 10.1097/JES.0b013e318253de5e
PMCID: PMC3383356
PMID: 22407185
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Abstract

Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive treatment for patients with coronary artery disease who have angina pectoris that is refractory to pharmacotherapy and revascularization. The popular concept is that EECP may promote collateral development and improve myocardial perfusion. We hypothesize that improvements in peripheral arterial function are responsible for the clinical benefits of EECP.
Counterpulsation Coronary Artery Disease - therapy Ventricular Function, Left Humans Myocardium - metabolism Angina Pectoris - therapy Vascular Stiffness Oxygen - metabolism Endothelium, Vascular - physiology

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