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EECP treatments now in Bangalore. Visit www.renewmedicalcenter.in
for more details
Renew, Renew Medical, Bangalore, India, July 7, 2010
I suggest that those with
questions about EECP, please join the official EECP
Forum to chat about EECP
with other patients as well as therapists and doctors. There is a plethora
of
information
there that would surely be helpful to all of you.P
PPersaud, Vasomedical Inc, Westbury, New York, USA, July 2, 2010
There are two new ECP centres at Chennai and
Ahmedabad India Please call the no 09830089776 if you need the treatment
or if you have any query. The Centre's name is SAAOL HEART CENTRE.
contact : mbhansaly@gmail.com as well if any query.
mayank, Saaol Heart Centre, Kolkata, India, June 18, 2010
I am a heart patient from the State of Kerala, South India. I would like
to undergo EECP therapy, as it is a non-invasive treatment. Can anybody suggest
any centre in the State of Kerala which carry out this treatment & approximate
treatment cost. NG Nair, Cochin, Kerala, India. e.mail ID ng.puthoor@gmail.com
NG Nair, Rtd. Employee, Cochin, Kerala State, India, May 23, 2010
I have been a eecp technician for over 1 year,
and in my experience with patients suffering from angina, i have seen a
improvement in 90% of patients quality of life. Any benefit, whether it
is simply an increase in exercise tolerance,
or even feeling "better" is a justification for offering treatment. It is in
my opinion, that eecp is underused, and can cause a range of benefits from increasing
perfusion in the heart, along with increasing perfusion overall in the capillaries
of the body. This non-invasive procedure offers an option to those individuals
that are skeptical of interventional procedures and is entirely out-patient.
What matters most is the patients commitment during the treatment regimen and
even the technicians level of training matters in order to maximize the percent
utilization. This treatment is helping people everyday, and the numbers don't
lie.
Amandeep C., Fresno,CA, USA, March 30,
2010
Sir, please send us the EECP machine and EECP
device details :
1) Latest Models
2) Manufacturers details
3) Price in Indian Rupees
4) Catalogue and Pamphlets
5) Supplier contact address
6) Contact person
7) Mode of payments, delivery time, terms and conditions
8) Financial help or loan facility, available if any to install the machine at
a Public Health Centre, an Non Governmental Organization (NGO), at Pondicherry,
India.
9) Reference customers in and around Pondicherry U.T or Chennai,Tamilnadu,India.
Regards -- Kandaswamy.G+919344098009 srbabumcAThotmailDOTcom
Kandaswamy.G , personal, Plot No.86, Door No.26, 6th Cross, Sathya Nagar,
Saram, 605013, Pondicherry
State, Pondicherry (U.T), India, March 15, 2010
A new EECP center with a Vasomedical TS3 has
started offering treatments in Bangalore. For further details, check
the website www.renewmedicalcenter.in
Kumar, Bangalore, India, February 16, 2010
EECP - I came to knew about this via Internet. My Father had an by-pass
sugery since 2002. Nowadays he has a pain in Heart. We did Angiogram and the
report said there are three blocks. Doctors advised to take Angioplasty for Two
blocks. 1. Give me the list of hospitals which are offering EECP facilities in
Chennai and Trichy. 2. What is the difference between EECP & By Pass & AngioPlasty.
Which is better. 3. Is this treatment is covered under company's group medical
insurance in India. 4. What is the approximate period of treatment / rest required
after the treatment before I join back duty. 5. What are the advantages of this
treatment over bypass heart surgery. 6. Any after effects of this treatment.
Please respond to me immediately.
Guna, Pudukkottai, TamilNadu, India, January 20, 2010
Cardiac catheterization (stent insertion or angiograms)
have some risk. My cousin died of a stroke one day after a cardiac catheterization;
generally conceded to be a direct result of it. When I was diagnosed with
a blockage I declined the stent and chose EECP (enhanced external counterpulsation).
It's just as effective, entirely safe, Medicare approved, and relatively
cheap (~$7000 in Philadelphia USA). But it does involve 35 hours of therapy.
After a year I
had to go back for a "tune-up" (another 15 hours). But that was 3 years ago,
and I've been fine. I don't take any prescription drugs either, because I keep
my lipids under control with diet and exercise. EECP is popular in China, I've
heard. But not here in the US because the cardiologists' wallets, wives, business
associates...etc would protest. Luckily, there aren't that many interventional
cardiologists in China.
Dan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, August 26, 2009
Dear Mr Ram -- CE and US FDA are two different
standards, CE is a manufacturing
standing for any product to enter in to EU. It’s required for all the products
immaterial of its nature, it may not be medical equipment it can be obtained
for manufacturing type writer also. But to obtain US FDA, any medical equipment
needs to prove its clinical evidences, for example Vasomedical is manufactured
from China but it has USFDA but none of the other ECP equipments manufactured
from China has US FDA. Apart from certification there is lot of quality and latest
sophistication differences between the machines manufactured from US like ScottCare
and other Chinese manufactured ECP equipments even they have US FDA and CE. write
to info@cardiopulseheartcare.com or call our all India Toll Free 1800 11 33 22
to obtain more clarifications.
Kandeepan, Cardiopulse Heart Care , New Delhi, India, August 1, 2009
I would like to know whether the ECP machines
manufactured in China having the CE mark as good as the machines made
by Vasomedical or Scottcare? Thanks.
Ram, Bangalore, India, July 29, 2009
There are so many EECP centre in Nagpur & Nearby
Jabalpur. Best results are found in Heart Care Jabalpur with 99.9% success.
Not even a single patient
went for surgery after taking non-surgical treatment there. There are 5-6 patients
in my relation and known ones had treatment at heart care civic centre jabalpur,
mp. For more information, my suggestion is , you please log on to www. heartcare.co.in
, You can confirm the results on your own. My purpose was just to help you. Best
wishes.
AD, SS Farm, Jabalpur, MP, India, July 19, 2009
Robert -- Medicare covers ECP/EECP if certain
conditions are met. Their statement reads, in part: "Coverage is provided
for the use of ECP for patients who have been diagnosed with disabling
angina (Class III or Class IV, Canadian
Cardiovascular Society Classification or equivalent classification) who,
in the opinion of a cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon, are not readily
amenable to surgical intervention, such as PTCA or cardiac bypass, because:
- Their condition is inoperable, or at high risk of operative complications
or post-operative failure;
- Their coronary anatomy is not readily
amenable to such procedures;
- They have co-morbid states which
create excessive risk."
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, July 19, 2009
Does Medicare cover EECP?
Robert M Doerfler, Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 15, 2009
If you live in Pakistan, or nearby country, good
news, EECP is available now in few centers at different cities here like
Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and
Sialkot. We are offering EECP 35 days course at EECP Clinic situated at Commissioner
Road Sialkot under supervision of Dr. Armughan Riaz First EECP consultant Cardiologist
in Sialkot Gujranwala Division. We have treated successfully patients of resistant
angina and heart failure even DCMP and ICMP patients. For more detail and testimonials
of our patients please visit website www.eecpclinic.com
Dr. Armughan Riaz, EECP CLINIC, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan, July 15, 2009
interested to start chelation therapy center
in Pune.
Dr. Ramesh M., Wnho, India, July 14, 2009
What are the EECP centres in and around Nagpur,
India?
DSOM, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, July 8, 2009
Anyone looking for treatment location in the
US can log on to vasomedical.com -- you can type in a zip code and find
locations near you.
Jody P., Buffalo New York, USA, June 2, 2009
EECP therapy may be a good option in patients
with compromised renal function in the rage of 2-6.5 mg/dL of serum creatinine
Where the average GFR is estimated
to be 50ml/min to 25ml/min. I am not sure if EECP will help patients other
than to relieve symptoms below this range. Because EECP might be causing
more of a
fibrosis of the glomerular nephrons and might not give a sustained benefit
in treating them without proper dialysis support. This is an aspect i am
personally
interested in and professionals, who have experienced this in their treatment
please comment. There is no doubt that EECP will help even the worst heart
condition, but with co existing severe renal failure - i am really interested
to know your
inputs. www.medlinkseecp.com, or call at 9447776000, 9447777508
Dr Ajith Joy K, Medlinks Cardiocare Pvt Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India,
April 21, 2009
There is a new ECP centre opening in hyderabad,
India on 14th may, 2009. Please call the no 09830089776 if you need the
treatment or if you have any query. The Centre's name is SAAOL HEART
CENTRE. contact : mbhansaly@gmail.com as well
if any query. Thanks
MB, India, April 12, 2009
Randy (and many others) -- we don't know of a
central directory for centers that practice EECP/EPC but we would recommend
consulting your cardiologist. Some hospitals also offer the service.
Dr. Debra Braverman's website is at http://bravermancenters.com/
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, March 18, 2009
Please let me know where in illinois or close
by that you can get this
treatment-also anyone know dr. bravermans website?
Randy, Fairfield Illinois, March 8, 2009
Re: *Enhanced External Counter Pulsation * - (E E C P) My full details/particulars
are given below. I am writing to enquiry if the THERAPY (E E C P) mentioned above
is available in hospitals in Banglore or any other surrounding area as an in-
patient ? I would rather prefer a hospital with boarding/lodging facility or
any reputable Clinic. Failing that, any other Hospitals recommended by you providing
such -E E C P Therapy + FACILITIES. I shall be most grateful for your help and
guidance. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards. A. Manek. *PARTICULARS:About
the Patient (me): Sex : Male Age : 68, BMA: 25. *Medical Condition/-Diagnosis
: Diffuse Circumflex, RCA has been stented (ONE - bare metal): March 2007, Moderate
distal LAD disease (stress echo: circumflex - Ischaemia) . Hypothyroidism.*(IF
YOU COULD PROVIDE FULL DETAILS & FEES, IT WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.*)
A. Manek, London, United Kingdom, March 1, 2009
Which are the centres in vadodara, india that
offer eecp treatments?
Sudesh Murdia, Vadodara, India, December 31, 2008
Thanks in Advance. I have query if somebody can
help me with this. My dad has triple vessel disease, had undergone bypass
in 1995. Now again he is
having angina and breathlessness. Recent angiogram revealed 100% blockage in
two of the artries and third one is potent. He has been recommended for EECP.
We tried getting the EECP done at a hospital in delhi, but the problem is that
treatment could not be started because of Abnormal ECG detected by machine.
Techinician is saying this is because my dad has very thin skin because
of which the skin
is moving under the electrodes and machine detects this movement as abnormal
heart rate and stops. Is there a way out of this?
Lokesh, Singapore, December 30, 2008
Dear Doctor I would like to know whether we can
offer EECP to those IHD patients who have apical thrombus/ LV clot organized
or wait for lysis by warfarin or what should be ideal INR level in these
patients. Regards
Dr. R., Hyderabad, Pakistan, November 25, 2008
EECP will facilitate opening the collateral arteries.
Will it guarantee that re-clogging of arteries will not take place? There
is an ayurvedic capsule
known as Wrudved which can be given as a complimentary to EECP treatment so
that re-clogging is not taken place. The inventor of this formula has cured
more than
8000 patients since last 10 years. For details: www.noninvasivesolution.com
A.V.S., Mumbai, India, November 23, 2008
I am 68 years old pensioner, married with a child.
Had my RCA stented last year. I am having stable Angina owing to diffused
L/CX artery. I would like to know the side effects of EECP? Would it
interfere with metal stent?? I am suffering from SUSPECTED Hiatal Hernia
(NOT investigated)!
And my doctors are not in favour of EECP therapy. EVEN 'Laser beam' therapy
has been rejected by
Doctors! I am confused. PLEASE Advice and HELP. THANKS.
Anwar M., Herts, United Kingdom, November
17,
2008
Hi there I am interested in having EECP treatment.
Question: Are there any EECP centres in South Africa,please advise. Thank
you.
Paul, Gauteng, South Africa, November 13, 2008
Hi, I am looking at possible EECP treatment.
Does anyone know of any EECP service that is available anywhere in Australia?
Many thanks.
Jaques, Australia, November 5, 2008
Is ECP contraindicated in patients with lower
extremity arterial grafts? Do you have reference material on this area?
GT, Ohio, USA, October 3, 2008
What doctors or facilities in central Alabama
(Montgomery or Birmingham) use EECP? If not in Alabama, what would be
the closest facility? Thank you.
Donnie, Alabama, USA, September 7, 2008
Does anyone have any information concerning the billing side of the Enhanced
External Counter pulsation?
BLE, St Francis Hospital, Georgia, USA, September 4, 2008
Does anyone know if EcP is available In Egypt
I am an englishman living here and know people who would benefit from
the treatment.There are a number of doctors and surgeons who would be interested
also.
Bob Williams, Ismalia, Egypt, July 18, 2008
I am a retired doctor, wanted to help poor third world heart patients
with free EECP treatment . If any one can help me with the cost of the machine
and approximately the running cost including servicing per year. Some of the
clinics charges exorbitant fees which some of the poor patients cannot afford
paying with their whole life time savings. I look forward for some helpful suggestions.
Dr. J., Walsall,UK, July 8, 2008
I had a single bypass in 1981. 5 more bypasses
plus a mammary vein hook up in 1994. I started experiencing Angina again
in 2000. By February 2008 my drug therapy was failing and I was wearing
a 0.8 mg nitro patch around the clock. After a final angiogram my cardiologist
told me about E.E.C.P. I had an Aorta scan that showed I had gall stones.
My Aorta was normal. I started my E.E.C.P. therapy at St. John's hospital
in Longview Wa. I completed my 35 treatments on June 12th 2008. I am
pleased to say that I am angina free and have not used any nitro since
my 7th treatment.
My life has returned to normal. I can walk a mile at 3 miles per hour.
I am 76 years old. Sincerely.
Herman Kurth, Mt. Vernon, Washington U.S.A., July 8, 2008
My father has triple vessel disease and some
of his friends are suggesting him EECP, They told him about Al-shifa in
Islamabad. Please let me know some other place for EECP in Pakistan and
also tell me how long it may last( I mean if once he undergoes the process
how long he may not need it again?). Regards.
Sarim Saeed, Telenor, Pakistan, Multan, June 27, 2008
We would like to know if this ECP treatment is
available in Tamilnadu.
Please give us the address.
G., Tamil Nadu, India, June 15, 2008
Which are the centres in Bangalore, india that
offer eecp treatments?
Balakumar. V, India, June 12, 2008
For all kinds of EECP queries call 91 9447777508
- Mr Ramesh.
Ramesh, DDNMRC, Kerala, India, June 10, 2008
Kerala-based Med.Links Cardiocare Private
Limited has introduced the Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP)
treatment, which helps treat
cardiac patients nonsurgically without risk, for the first time in the
state. WWW.MEDLINKSEECP.COM If you have heart disease, you probably know
all about statins (cholesterol-lowering medications) and beta blockers
(blood pressure medication), angioplasty and bypass surgery, and the benefits
of regular exercise, explains Dr. Ajith Joy K., the chief executive officer.
What is to be done when all these treatments fail or when someone is not
fit for the above treatments? About 30 percent of all cardiac patients
are in this category and they live on suffering with chest pain, mobility
restriction, severe breathlessness, swelling on the feet, etc. The EECP
could be an approved treatment method for them. The idea behind this wacky-sounding
treatment is to decrease the demand on an ailing heart by helping it push
blood through the body.
According to the team of doctors at the Med.Links, the EECP diminishes
the symptoms of ischemia. In numerous studies, EECP has been shown to relieve
angina, improve exercise tolerance, and decrease the degree of ischemia
in a cardiac stress test. The EECP works amazingly well to relieve chest
pain for most patients. Patients who have undergone surgery but still suffer
from chest pain and breathlessness and those who have symptoms even after
optimal medical management and post-angioplasty can be helped by this treatment,
he said. First approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1995, EECP
is most often used in patients with stable angina, the kind that often
lasts five minutes or less, is brought on by physical exertion and is usually
relieved by drugs like nitroglycerin. Unfortunately, stable angina isn
t always easily controlled with medications, and some people just aren
t good candidates for angioplasty or surgery. That s where EECP comes in,
said Dr. Joy. Patients lie down during the procedure, which lasts an hour,
and is performed once a day, five times a week, for seven weeks. The 35
hours of nonsurgical outpatient-based treatment where pneumatic cuffs like
BP cuffs are placed around the calves, thighs and buttocks, timed to inflate
in progression. Starting with the section around the calves, when the heart
reaches its resting phase between beats, as each cuff inflates, it squeezes
blood out of the legs and back to the heart. The cuffs are timed to inflate
and deflate based on the individual's electrocardiogram. It feels like
a deep muscle massage, says Dr. Joy, who administers EECP to patients here.
The most common side effect is chafing of the skin, usually prevented
by wearing elastic clothing . The treatment involves no surgery, no needles,
no hospital admission or no pain. Atrial fibrillation is a relative contraindication,
because the varying heart rate makes it impossible to time the inflation
and deflation of the cuffs. In the subset of individuals with atrial fibrillation,
high degree heart block, and a permanent pacemaker who are pacemaker dependent,
it may still be possible to perform EECP. Intriguingly, recent studies
suggest that the heart responds to this extra flow of blood by producing
tiny blood vessels called collaterals naturally bypassing the blocked blood
vessels to better nourish the heart. That is why the benefits of EECP often
last 5-6 years in 87 percent of the treated patients, he says. The EECP
may also be useful in other hard-to-treat conditions like heart failure.
It s US FDA approved and is currently used in over 1500 centers in the
USA and about 20 centers in India. That may change to a situation where
it may be present in most households, as the benefits of squeeze therapy
become better known among the medical community.
ShaJi J., Kerala, India, June 08, 2008
Hi I am Dr Javaid Sabzwari from Lahore, Pakistan.
EECP is effective for only those heart patients who have been evaluated
in detail. Because we can't perform EECP in every heart patient having
angina pectrois. There is a proper selection criteria for ECP, just like
for PCI or CABG (angioplasty/heart bypass surgery respectively). If ECP
fails it means your selection was not correct. I don't recommend Chelation
Therapy, as no trial has shown its efficacy. I am not biased to any procedure,
but we people of medical community should always judge a Risk/Benefit Ratio
of any procedure/method/therapy,whether this is PCI,CABG, ECP, TMR or simple
Pharmacotherapy. We cardiologists should discourage Chelation Therapy,
as EDTA which is claimed to be beneficial may cause nephrotoxicity especially
in Diabetic Patients. So i suggest,please select every patient according
to the
criteria and then go for. Result will be 100%. Take Care.
Dr Javaid Sabzwari, Rehana Mushtaq Heart Clinic,1-G Model Town/19 E 1 Valancia,
Lahore, Pakistan, June 5, 2008
Well i just read your note on EECP, "Unbelievably
Good", well it's true. Mr Nair, is my patient, and most of my group of
28 patients has less than 30% ejection fraction. To objectively evaluate
patient
improvement Echocardiography was the most extensively used tool. well but
i have used is a more objective tool called MUGA multi-gated analysis,
here we use RBC labeling using nuclear medicine techniques and is considered
to be the gold standard for LV function = Functional MRI. The important
thing here is akinetic segments improve very much and they can be visualized
and quantified very clearly. Perfusion scans also showed the improvements
in the same cardiac segments. The last paper in ACC - showed significant
endothelial stabilization by eecp, meaning the same shear stress mechanism
of PTCA is also applicable in EECP partly to explain its good effects.
Any one may please mail me for visually seeing the real time effect of
pre and post treatment since i do it in all my patients as a rule. The
results have been truly surprising to me also initially. Presently it has
become a norm.
joyajith@gmail.com , www.medlinkseecp.com.
Dr Ajith Joy Kizhakkebhagathu, Medlinks Cardiocare Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum, Kerala,
India,
May 25, 2008
M. Nair in India -- those results are unbelievably good
-- a four-fold increase in heart function is a much greater effect than
anything we've read in the literature about EECP therapy.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, May 5, 2008
I just got my life back by using EECP treatment, I am a heart patient
who had 2 MI's in 1999 and 2003 by then i was breathless and by the time i opted
for surgery, none of the surgeons would operate on me. I had a Heart function
of 10% and the heart of a football size. I was advised nuclear viability scan
to find if there is any chance for surgery, they turned me down telling me i
was unfit for surgery. Then this miracle happened last year i visited medlinks
cardiocare at trivandrum, kerala where they offered me EECP for 35 days and i
am back to active life. I could walk again and work again - now i drive and my
function has improved to 40%. I feel like i got my life back. The surgeons said
if i required i could get operated but my confidence in EECP has led me to decide
otherwise. For all in my shoes Medlinks cardiocare trivandrum could be life saver
offering EECP. www.medlinkseecp.com
Somasekharan Nair, KSRTC - Public Transport Division, Trivandrum, Kerala,
India,
May 5, 2008
Our Samarpan Heart Hospital and research center
in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India has two EECP machines. In our hospital we
treated more than 650 patients with heart problems. Our success rate 98%
highest
in the world. It is a charitable hospital Many patients are treated free.
The charges in this hospital are the lowest. The hospital provide 100%
organic food free of charge to all the patients. There are 250 cows in
the Gawshala (cows of Gir breed ) Our hospital is operated by a Charitable
trust. Shri Kabir Ashram Jamnagar, The Ashram has 200 acres farm land
connected with hospital, The environment is great. everyone who visit this
hospital
likes it. Our trust has built 21 schools which provide free education
to poor children. Dr. Himanshu Padh is cardiologist in this hospital. Mahant
Jagdishdasji Maharaj is head of the trust. Our contact is 91 288 2553334,
2558049, Hospital
91 288 2712731
Mahant Jagdishdasji Maharaj, Kabir Ashram Jamnagar, Jamnagar, gujarat, India,
April 21, 2008
I am looking for a doctor who performs ECP in
Ahmedabad-India do you know who performs
Rasik, London, England, April 20, 2008
EECP Treatment is available in India , Kerala,
Trivandrum - Medlinks Cardiocare Private Ltd. www.medlinkseecp.com.
Any one can post cardiology and
EECP related queries through the website www.medlinkseecp.com.
John, Medlinks Cardicare Private Limited, Trivandrum , Kerala , India, April
19,
2008
Ram - I have received the 35 hour treatment of
EECP 5 times in the past 6 years and it has always worked very well
to improve my angina pain and shortness of breath caused by my ischemic
heart disease. I receive the treatment more frequently than most because
I am
severely limited in my ability to exercise due to my stage 4 osteoarthritis.
Most patients who are not limited by mobility problems may go 3-5 years
between treatments. I have always chosen EECP because it is non-invasive,
very safe, effective and, comparatively, much less expensive than the
invasive procedures the doctors alway$ $eem to prefer. To my knowledge,
no one has
ever died or suffered life altering side effects from EECP treatment.
Now is the time for you to use your common sense, do the research on
this
yourself.
There were 5 different presentations given on EECP at this year's Scientific
Session of the ACC in Chicago, all showing additional benefits from
this non-invasive heart
treatment. C heck them out in the link below: http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VASO&read=32839
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, April 11, 2008
Attention Heart Patients.If you have been advised
PCI (Coronary Angioplasty with stents) or By-Pass Surgery,contact with
my patients who are enjoying their
lives without going any procedure for the last 10 to 12 years. It doesn't mean
that i do not do PCI or Recommend CABG. I do but only to a limited number of
patients who really require it. I own my Heart Clinic in Model Town, Lahore,
Pakistan since 1993. Another sister branch has been established in VALANCIA
Lahore Pakistan.You can contact me directly at my cell 03334227772 or at
REHANA MUSHTAQ
HEART CLINIC,MODEL
TOWN/VALANCIA
Dr Javaid Sabzwari, Lahore, Pakistan, April 10, 2008
Ram: If you 're going to see another cardiologist
about seeking EECP rather than bypass surgery, be sure to show him this: http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VASO&read=32839
Gerald O., Illinois, USA, April 10, 2008
Anyone interested in EECP treatment MUST read
Dr. Debra Braverman's book. You can google for more on Dr. Braverman. I
have just bought the book. It is
the best gift I have given my health. I am a female diabetic, 54 yrs. I learned
about EECP just 2 weeks after I had 2 stents in Dec 2007. Before end of June
2008 I will go for EECP treatment in Singapore or China, to enjoy a superior
quality of life without future non-invasive cardiac treatments which are only
a quick fix to patients with cardiovascular disease. 35 hr EECP package costs
USD 1,000 to 2,500 in all Asian countries. In USA it is from USD 4,500 to 7,000.
EECP was developed and perfected in China from 30
yrs ago.
Aruna Th-Hollingshead, Overseas Medical Services Canada Inc., Calgary, Alberta,
Canada, April 2, 2008
Hi, I am Dr. Anupam Shrivastava, Cardiologist
based at Jabalpur, MP and Nagpur. I am performing ECP and ACT(Chelation
Therapy) since past 4 years with Excellent results of over 95%. I don't
agree with the statement that these treatments are not substitute for
Bypass or Angioplasty. Actually, surgical treatment should be advised only
when
ECP / ACT get failed. ECP and ACT are very effective in even Triple vessel
disease and post bypass and post angioplasty cases with reblockages.
I strongly recommend that non-surgical treatment should be more widely
advised
and used for treatment of CAD in view of patient's benefit, which is
the ultimate
aim of all doctors.
Dr. Anupam Shrivastava, Heart Care Center, Jabalpur, MP, India., March 31,
2008
Ram -- most of your questions are things you should
discuss with your cardiologist. Here are a couple answers. EECP is a
trademark name -- basically it's the same as ECP. ECP or EECP is indicated
to help
relieve chest pain (angina) that cannot be relieved by other medical
or revascularization methods (this means actually opening up the blocked
artery,
which is what angioplasty does, or bypassing the artery,as in opeh heart
surgery). So ECP is not a substitute for revascularization. If you can,
you might want to consult an interventional cardiologist, the type that
does stenting and get a second opinion, although the multivessel disease
is often a strong indicator for bypass instead. But talk to your doctors.
They know your medical situation far better than anyone else. Let us
know how things work out.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, March 18, 2008
EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) -
I am male aged 50 working in Bangalore. Recently I have been advised
by my doctors to undergo bypass heart
surgery (angiogram shows 2 major blocks 90+ on left side and 1 at right side
80+). I have planned to undergo treatment in mid April 2008. In the meantime
I heard about the treatment of EECP being offered in India. I would like to
have my treatment in Chennai which is my hometown. I need your help for
the following
queries.
1. Give me the list of hospitals which are offering EECP facilities
in Chennai.
2. What is the difference between ECP & EECP. Which is better.
3.
I am diabetic for the last 5 years, but I am very healthy.
4. Is this treatment
is covered under company's group medical insurance in India.
5. What is the approximate period of treatment / rest required after the treatment
before I join back
duty.
6. What are the advantages of this treatment over bypass heart surgery.
7. Any after effects of this treatment. Please respond to me immediately.
Ramanathan S, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, March 18, 2008
Hi, I am Dr Ashok Aggarwal doing ACT and EECP
on my patients since last four years.Clinical outcome is excellent but
it depends upon the type of device you use and how correctly you apply
treatment. i am also distributer of device and any further quarry for
device or treatment you can approach me at Anand Cardiotech Pvt.Ltd. 73,
Club
Road, Ludhiana - 141001. Ph.:0161-2449474, 2449495 Mobile : 098154-00433
E-mail : anandcardiotech@gmail.com Website : www.ecp-india.net
Dr. Ashok Aggasrwal, Anandcardiotech pvt ltd, Ludhiana, India, March 3, 2008
In response to Dr. Kevin
below on ACT therapy
-- Artery Clearance Therapy has been asked about in several forums. It's
also known as chelation therapy or EDTA -- a drug/chemical treatment that
supposedly dissolves plaque. As far as we know, there are no randomized
clinical trials or peer-reviewed articles in major cardiology journals
showing efficacy. However, an
NIH-sponsored study was
begun back in 2002 and is still recruiting. The
Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) won't be finished recruiting
until 2009 (they have 163 centers). We look forward
to the results, but as of now, there's no real data to show this therapy
is valid. The danger is that patients will self-treat (and spend money
on the drugs) and avoid the proven therapies.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, March 2, 2008
V.B.. Sharan in Delhi -- the question is whether
the 60% blockage is causing any problems. Do you experience angina? Has
the cardiologist determined if the 60% blockage is reducing the oxygen
to your heart? While 60% (estimated, of course, we assume from an angiogram)
sound bad, it may not be a "culprit lesion". There is no magic "artery
clearance drug" that's been found. ECP therapy is really to relieve
angina. There are a few postings below of clinics in India, if you're interested
(FYI: Angioplasty.Org has no connection to any ECP clinic, nor do
we endorse any.)
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, March 1, 2008
I am suffering from 60% block in left main artery.
Kindly someone advise me Artery Clearance Therapy, EECP, ECP therapy/
clinic/ doctor available in Delhi
(preferably) or nearby?
V.B.Sharan, Commandant, CRPF (Retd.), Delhi, India, February 28, 2008
EECP therapy is evidence based therapy. There
is no data to show EECP and ACT (Don't have any scientific article on this)
combination can do more benefit. Can anyone comment on what is ACT and
any paper on this?
Kevin, Physician, New York, USA, February 28, 2008
Please contact +91-9873718457 or info@chc-ecp.com
for ECP centers in South India. Regards, S.S.Kandeepan
S.S.Kandeepan, M/s Cardiopulse Heart Care, Delhi, India, February 18, 2008
I am the Clinical Manager for Alexander House
in Wimbledon, London, UK. WE provide EECP in our centre. If you are looking
for treatment in the south of the UK please feel free to contact me on
tonyacheatham@alexander-house.co.uk.
Tonya Cheatham, London, UK, February 14, 2008
Please let me know the best EECP/ACT practioners
in Chennai, India. I have recently undergone angiography and it appears
I need bypass surgery. I am
interested to have EECP.
PKM, Chennai, India, December 20, 2007
What doctors or facilities in central Alabama
(Montgomery or Birmingham) use EECP? If not in Alabama, what would be the
closest facility?
William McKnight, potential patient, Montgomery, Alabama, USA, December 10,
2007
Hi, I'm a student doing EECP market research.
If you took this treatment before or you're doing it right now, could
you pls tell me your experience during the treatment? You can send your
story
to suzy.susu@gmail.com. Thanks so much
for your help.
Suzy, China, December 5, 2007
What are the centres in Bangalore providing ECP?
Baljeet, Bangalore, INDIA, November 24, 2007
my cardiologist suggested eecp.....does any one
know if this tratment
is offered in the toronto, canada area? thank you.
Joseph Morra, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 22, 2007
We (Dr.S.S.Sibia and Dr.Mrs.Harpreet Kaur Sibia)
at Sibia medical Centre, Ludhiana are in Preventive cardiology since long
and have been doing Artery Clearance
Therapy (ACT) [which is our registered trademark with copyrighted literature]
since 1994 and External Counter Pulsation (ECP EECP) since 2002. Being the
first and the most experienced centre in India we have no doubt that ACT
and ECP will
play a major role in cardiology practice in future.
Dr.Sibia, Sibia Medical Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, November 4, 2007
Let me know which EECP machine works better china
made over USA made?
What
is difference in the working in both & cost?Which one is superior ? Where to
get best literature about this subject. Thanking you sir.
Dr.G.D.Agrawal, INDIA, October 21, 2007
Subject: Audio Commentary on External Counter
Pulsation Therapy Abstract. Click on link shown below. Scroll down to third
author in Tour 6 segment i.e.,
Alon
Barsheshet. "The Effect of External Counter Pulsation Therapy on Circulating
Endothelial
Progenitor Cells in Patients with Angina Pectoris." Short but very IMPORTANT!
After
clicking on the "View Poster" link and listening>to audio comments, abstract
of study may be viewed on the PDF link. (http://astute.cardiosource.com/2007/vposters)
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, September 21, 2007
I am a physician & want to establish ECP
therapy at my centre. what is its actual cost. is tmt & ecocardiography
is a must with this procedure. what is the success rate in comparison to
angioplasty.whether USA or China machine is better. Thanks.
Dr.G., Shivpuri, m.p.,INDIA, August 24, 2007
More Evidence of EECP's Ability to Reverse
Endothelial Dysfunction: "Enhanced
External Counterpulsation Inhibits Intimal Hyperplasia by Modifying Shear
Stress-Responsive Gene Expression
in Hypercholesterolemic Pigs" -- Zhang et al., 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.647248
-- Circulation.
Gerald O., Illinois, USA, July 27, 2007
ECP is great, we have three machines at our centre.
The results are better when combined with Artery Clearance Therapy (ACT).
- Dr.Sibia
Dr. S.S.Sibia, Sibia Medical Centre, Ludhiana / Ounjab / India, July 26, 2007
There is a non-invasive
alternative to the carotid artery stenting procedure. It should be considered
in those instances where the patient
has also been diagnosed with Class III or IV angina associated with
ischemic heart disease and therefore would be reimbursed by Medicare
or CMS. It is well established as a safe and effective procedure for
improviong circulation which then relieves the symptoms of angina.
Now, a
new study from Europe shows clear and unique patient benefits for
carotid artery circulation with this procedure (Enhanced External Counterpulsation
or EECP) that would not be possible with carotid artery bare metal
or DES stenting
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Ilinois, USA, May 27, 2007
Melissa, Freeburg,
IL: Melissa, I receive my EECP treatments at Cardiology Consultants
in Belleville, IL. Freeburg
is not very far Belleville so you might want to call them. If you want
someone further South in Illinois you might want to email your question
to www.vasomedical.com. They will be happy to inform you of any additional
EECP provider sites in Southern Illinois if they have any. Good luck!
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, May 23, 2007
what doctors in southern illinois use eecp?
Melissa, Freeburg, Illinois, USA, May 15, 2007
EECP/Erectile Dysfunction Article Selected
as Editor's Choice in International Journal of Clinical Practice. To
access this entire article go to www.ijcp.org where it may be read
FREE!
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, May 8, 2007
Is there a treatment facility for EECP in
Singapore or Malaysia that provides treatment at a reasonable cost.
I am an Australian seeking EECP treatment. Singapore
is the nearest place that provides treatment. My enquiries so far suggest the
cost could be about $130USD (or RM450.00) per session. I am looking for something
cheaper than that. Also somewhere that will provide treatment on a "per session" basis,
rather than 1000's of $$ up front. Or, am I asking too much? Thanks, John S.
email:ngcs@iinet.com.au
John S., Australia, May 5, 2007
An interesting ECP Study in Israel While
this study has been completed, I have had no success in finding out
what conclusions were reached. If the results are eventually published
and shown to be positive, then the cardiology community should be
compelled to reassess the true potential of this technology. While
Vasomedical
(EECP) was not previously aware of this particular study, their chief
technology officer was already engaged in the same kind of study
in the United States. Here is the link: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00272571
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, May 4, 2007
Dear Mr. John S, We have our machine installed
in leading hospital of India/Delhi and till now we have treated more
than 500 patients in our centres.
You can top up your treatment visit with some wonderful tourism sights in India.
For more information about us visit our website www.yatimediquip.com
Manoj, yati mediquip, Delhi/India, April 21, 2007
Could anyone recommend a good EECP clinic
in India or China? Which country offers the best treatment? Someone
with first hand experience of treatment at a particular facility
would be a great help on this. I am thinking about treatment for my
stable
angina (on exertion)- general exercise doesn't seem to help much.
Or, if anyone has heard of EECP being available in Ausralia I would
like
to know about it - I can't find any here. My Dr. here in fact asked
me what EECP was
- he had never heard about it. Also, some of the EECP machines have 4 sets
of cuffs - an extra pair for the arms. Are these machines more effective
than
the older 3-set type? I just wonder what technology improvements
have
been made with EECP machines in recent years. China first developed
the machines - I wonder if better, more up-to-date, treatment is
available there? Thanks guys.
John S., patient, Brisbane, Australia, April 13, 2007
Sir, If EECP machine can exchange the advantage
of angioplasty than It
is worth to see & avail. I am a Physician.Whether I can start EECP at my place
with out any training or certificate. Kindly let me know in
details. .What
is its cost? Thanks.
Dr.G.D.A., SHIVPURI,M.P., INDIA, April 6,
2007
Dear Dr. A Shivpuri, you have not mention
your contact details in your message. It is not right to give you
price related info on the bulletien board itself.
Cardiocareindia, INDIA, April 2, 2007
please visit:www.healthgiving.cn or www.eecp-china.com to learn more informations
about new EECP & ECP machine shaochunzhou@hotmail.com dachunzhou@hotmail.com
Dr Zhou, Healthgiving.cn, guangzhou, China, March 29, 2007
Dear Doctor from Turkey, There is absolutely
no difference between a machine from Chine,USA or India. Every manufacturer
will try to convince you that his product is better than others in
some way or other. But what you can look for before purchasing the
machine is the main features of machine and its safety features especially.
And assess yourself what kind of after sale service you
will be getting.
Manoj Sharma, Yati Mediquip, Delhi, India, March 29, 2007
Any thoughts of whether having a hiatal hernia
may make for a problem having EECP. Having had 35 treatments, I remember
vividly the amount of pressure
pushed upward every few seconds, day after day, especially by the top half
of the large leg suit you wear, which goes almost to your diaphragm.
Really causes
your organs, stomach, etc., to push up toward your diaphragm with great pressure.
As such, a hiatal hernia defined, is, in effect the stomach or other upper
GI organs pushing through or even against your diaphragm, then pushing
the diaphragm
further towards even the lower part of the heart. One must keep in mind the
general non-cardiac pain in the chest this could cause over weeks,
if you have a bad
hiatal hernia and EECP. And also, the diastolic function of the heart requires
its space to inflate to take in blood. I would suggest folks see if they have
a hiatal hernia, if after some 14 treatments you still have chest pain, or
it is getting worse. Hiatal hernia itself very often feels like angina,
even if
unrelated to the heart. Also, in studies, hiatal hernia and severe GERD have
actually been shown to separately affect heart function and ekg readings. And
hiatal hernia affects most middle age men, about 75%, though usually not symptomatic,
can be made symptomatic with blows to the diaphragm; which it seems EECP does
cause. Hiatal hernia studies are often totally noninvasive, easy, cheap, and
always paid by insurance. There about 3 types of Hiatal hernia studies. And
there are well proven surgery techniques, with proven cures for hiatal
hernia, but
make sure you have a good and experienced surgeon. If you are OK in the studies,
then everyone should try EECP, and perhaps do one round each year. But EECP
is a very good therapy to try if one has no problematic Hiatal Hernia.
Interesting,
there is nothing in the EECP literature about this relationship. There should
be. Gastro doctors would be very interested in what their patients are up to
in the EECP rooms. Any thoughts or info from anyone?
Steve, Florida, March 28, 2007
I like the EECP machine.If it is really have
the advantages you narrated than I would like to purchase. Kindly tell
me its actual price & you have to demonstrate its working at my place.
Thanking you sir.
Dr. A., SHIVPURI, M.P., India, March 28, 2007
Hi All! I have two EECP systems that we want
to sell. Located in the US
Courtney, North Carolina, USA, March 27, 2007
As a further follow up to the results of
my 35 sessions of EECP, I am pleased to note that my blood pressure
has gone down from an average of 135/85 to 125/65. And most surprising
of all, at 62 years of age, I now have some difficulty sleeping at
night because of constant erections that remind me of when I was
in my teens and twenties. I guess the blood is flowing quite well.
Mark McManus, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA, March 27, 2007
Rehana Mushtaq Heart Clinic is dealing with
complicated cases of cardiomyopathy and all other diseases of the heart,
since 1993, in Lahore, Pakistan.You can
contact Dr javaid sabzwari on 03334227772 or syedjavaidmushtaq@hotmail.com
or Rehana
Mushtaq Heart Clinic, 1-G, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan.
Dr syed javaid mushtaq, Rehana Mushtaq Heart Clinic, Lahore, punjab, pakistan.,
March 23, 2007
As a follow-up to my previous
post stating
that I was in the middle of my 35 sessions of EECP therapy, I am pleased
to announce that I have completed the therapy and I am very pleased.
My energy level and sense of well being are fantastic. I play tennis
every day for two to three hours and do not get the least bit winded.
Prior to this therapy, I had three DES inserted in my LAD and after
reading the potential damage that seems to be occurring from the medication
on the stent to surrounding small capillaries that are the building
block of all new collaterals, I felt this therapy could potentially
help mitigate that damage and help build new collaterals before the
medication killed all of the surrounding capillaries. I also wanted
to attempt to grow new collaterals around a 60% blockage in my RCA.
Only time will tell, but I know that I will continue to take this therapy
once a year (less sessions-about 15). It certainly cannot hurt..it
is non-invasive and has offered nothing but positive side effects in
my case.
Mark McManus, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA, March 22, 2007
G.K., Istanbul, Turkey, I am not an EECP technician but I know they will
do most of the research on the technology and if you have a problem, they offer
great customer support. I also know that they have sold about 70% or more of
the machines that are in use in the United States. I have received the 35 hour
course for 4 years in a row and and will undergo a 5th course of treatment later
this Spring or early Summer. You can get a good idea about the quality of their
product by evaluating the quality of their website. Go to www.vasomedical.com
and click
on their educational video on EECP, "Straight From the Heart" which you can
watch right from your computer which is very well done and very helpful to
anyone who
wants to know more about EECP. Their website will direct their attention to
the needs of physicians, investors and patients. They have a large and impressive
bibliography of EECP studies done by cardiologists. Please check it out and
see
for yourself.
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, March 22, 2007
I AM A MEDICAL DOCTOR IN TURKEY I WANT TO
IMPORT EECP PRODUCT TO MY COUNTRY. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THERE
ANY DIFFRENCE IN EECP MACHINES MADE IN USA, CHINA AND INDIA. IS THERE
ANY
METHOD TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THE ECP MACHINE.
G.K., Istanbul, Turkey, March 20, 2007
Hi all. We seem to be getting many postings
from people selling or looking to buy ECP machines. We may just have
to start charging for these "classified" -- but what we're
really interested in is patients who have had ECP or EECP therapy and
what their results
were? We're getting quite a few business postings from India -- certainly
there must be some patients in India with some stories. Please post
your experiences with ECO/EECP.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, March 16, 2007
visit my website cardiopulseindia.com for good quality ecp machine
anjali, cardiopulse, india, March 12, 2007
I work at the largest EECP center in the
USA and i can tell you first hand, EECP does cure heart disease,
You'll never get a stroke, and you might not have diabetes, you might
start
standing and walking again, you'll start exercising, you'll throw
your medications away, you'll cure your erectile dysfunction, you'll
exercise
longer, most importantly you'll live a healthy long life manufacturers
please email me products and prices of EECP beds and parts thank
you mark@globalcardiocareinc.com
Mark, Global Cardio Care, Los Angeles, California, USA, March 7, 2007
Hi ! for high quality ECP machines in Delhi/India
visit our website www.yatimediquip.com
Manoj Sharma, Yati Mediquip, India, February 8, 2007
Terrel Brown:
If you don't mind relating this, what were your symptoms prior to EECP
- did you have a history
of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension? When did you begin to feel
the EECP treatments were beneficial and you started feeling better?
I've started my 2nd EECP set - first set was 15 months ago. I hope
this time there's an improvement where I can say "I fell better!",
but I sometimes feel it's all a crapshoot - some you win, some you
don't.
Robert Kowalski, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, February 6, 2007
hello, i am interested in buying one ecp machine
made in india. is there a possibility to manufacture ecp machine in
india. can any one provide the necessary
technology. please mail me the details. dr ashok my email id is jak123_dr@yahoo.co.in
dr.ashok kumar, private practice, chennai india, February 5, 2007
dr. solly, kindly send us your contact details
at rrsrmd@sify.com (RMD Mediaids Pvt. Ltd., Delhi), so that we
can send you the necessary details. mamta
mamta sharma, RMD Mediaids Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India, January 31, 2007
i want to know the cost of eecp machine
dr.solly.k vijaya hospital, kottarakkara kerala, INDIA, January
30,
2007
I am currently taking the 35 EECP treatments.
Isn't it too bad that cardiologists seems to be more interested in
surgery than a non-invasive alternative. This FDA approved procedure
is non-invasive and has over 80% success rate in relieving angina and
corresponding chest pains.
Mark McManus, Bonita Springs, Florida, January 30, 2007
I completed my 35 sessions today, and I feel
great. I lost 22 pounds along the way, and the angina is simply gone.
I walked/jogged 2 miles on my treadmill
today, and this past Thanksgiving I couldn't even tie my shoes without chest
pain. For me, EECP is a Godsend. It works.
Terrell Brown, Modesto California, USA, January 26, 2007
I have a end of lease eecp system available
- Is anyone interested? Manufacturer
EECP
Jason Eischens, ST. Cloud, Minnesota, USA, January 23, 2007
Hi ! for high quality ECP machines in Delhi/India
visit our website www.yatimediquip.com
Cardiocare, India, January 19, 2007
"What tests are needed to determine eligibility for EECP treatment?" In
my case, I first consulted an internist friend and asked him which non-invasive
tests, if any, I could seek to confirm my eligibility. He suggested a treadmill
and a thallium scan. When I showed up at the hospital with script in hand, the
cardiologist, with no knowledge whatsoever of EECP, was livid. He told me: "You
don't tell us what tests you want, we tell you!". This cardiologist wanted to
do a $7,000.00 angiogram on me instead. I was already aware of the fact that
1 in 1,000 angiograms can cause death, right on the spot -- so I just dug in
my heels and refused. Finally, he called my doctor who told him to give me what
I wanted -- and so he did. That's how I was able to bypass their "game" and get
the safe, effective, non-invasive EECP treatment that I wanted. It's just my
opinion, but I don't believe anyone can can ever get an angiogram and then be
referred for EECP treatment. In fact, you have to sign a release before you receive
an angiogram giving them permission to do whatever they feel is necessary to
save your life in the event that you have an "event" during the angiogram.
That "event" generally occurs when a vascular lesion's clot or scab is dislodged
and so, in the process of hunting for blockages, they can actually CAUSE
a blockage that is so serious that it an disrupt or stop your heartbeat and
then,
of course,
it is mandatory that you be operated on immediately. When this happens, 1
to 3 patients out of every hundred will die during or shortly after surgery!!!
To make this more understandable, remember that the cost for an EECP treatment
is
generally less that the sales tax for a bypass surgery. Reimbursements for
EECP treatment are, IMO, shamefully inadequate considering what the physicians
have
to provide for the benefits the patients actually receive. If I were a cardiologist,
I would probably feel the same as they do. But, I am a patient and a patient
has to do what a patient has
to do --- if he wants to live. email: postman23_2000@yahoo.com
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, January 11, 2007
My wife, Penny has unstable angina and has
been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Spasms, after, of course, she had
4 stents put in 11-7-05. She has had 4 more stents due to restenosis
on 8-4-06. One of her stents is considered fractured following another
heart cath done on 10-13 06. She is currently on a Calcium Channel
blocker along with a nitro patch and daily nitro pill. Her doctor recently
tried to take her off the CCB but her angina was unbearable without
it. We are wondering if EECP would help her condition and if she would
be considered "eligible" because
of her unstable angina?
Paul Sugas, Plainwell, Michigan, USA, January 7, 2007
Mr Suresh, ECP is essentially a technique
developed by Chinese. The machines that you may get from US may be
manufactured in China or there may be some manufacturer
in US. The technology in both the cases remains the same.
Mamta, RMD Mediaids Pvt. Ltd., India, January 7, 2007
What tests are needed before you are considered
acceptable for EECP?
A., New York, USA, January 3, 2007
I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING A ECP MACHINE. I
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THERE ANY DIFFRENCE IN ECP MACHINES MADE IN
USA, CHINA AND INDIA. IS THERE ANY METHOD
TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THE ECP MACHINE?
SRESH, R R CLINIC, CHENNAI, December 20, 2006
Dr.Ghadiyali, we at RMDMediaids, Delhi are
the reputed suppliers of SECP machine in India. We have supplied 14
machines in SAARC region in a short span of 3 years. The machine is
sourced from the manufacturers in China and is available at competitive
rates. If interested feel free to contact at our email add:rrsrmd@sify.com,
info@rmdmediaids.com
Mamta Sharma, RMDMediaids Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, December 6, 2006
I am interested in buying a ECP machine.any
sales centre in delhi or banglore. my
email is rrsuresh_cardiab@yahoo.co.in
SURESH, India, December 3, 2006
Hi, I am an EECP therapist and I have to
say that over the past 2 years here I have had over 30 patients go
through the program here(That I have helped) and I can say that the
outcome in many of the cases were a success. I have had patients
tell me it has changed there life., Whether it be an improvement in
chest
pain, shortness of breath etc. these patients are thrilled that there
is an non-invasive way to try and help them. Yes,a smaller percentage
of patients here have not gotten the full benefit of the treatments,
meaning they have seen little change from start to finish. Several
of my patients have returned because they would like to do the treatment
again, they say it helps them so much. Currently one of our patients
could not walk up her driveway because she was getting so short of
breath and having CP. 3 weeks into the treatments she is walking
up her driveway with no problems. I currently have six patients on
the
machine during the day. They are all at least in there 3rd week.
Only one patient has not seen a significant change. The rest have more
energy
and are feeling less symptomatic. Hope this helps to anyone started
EECP or anyone who is thinking about it.
ECHOTECH, New Jersey, USA, November 22, 2006
For that 20-25% of patients who fail to achieve
any improvement in their angina after EECP and are still willing to
take a second course, they might want
to discuss this study with their doctor before they do so:
Heart Vessels. 2004
Mar;19(2):59-62. Related Articles, Links
Improvement of oxygen metabolism in
ischemic myocardium as a result of enhanced external counterpulsation with
heparin pretreatment for patients with stable angina.
Masuda D, Fujita
M, Nohara R, Matsumori
A, Sasayama S. Division of Cardiology, Jujo Hospital, Kyoto, Japan.
"Enhanced
external counterpulsation (EECP) is noninvasive, safe, and effective
for stable angina. We have reported that the development of functional
collateral vessels
is one of the mechanisms of EECP therapy using ammonia positron emission
tomography (PET). The efficacy of heparin treatment on collateral
growth
is shown in several
clinical studies. We evaluated whether EECP combined with intravenous
heparin injection is effective for exercise capacity and oxygen metabolism
of ischemic
myocardium in stable angina. Eleven patients with stable angina were
treated with conventional EECP therapy (C group). Seven patients
with stable angina
were treated with EECP therapy with 5000 IU heparin pretreatment
(H group). At baseline
and after the completion of treatment H, 7 patients underwent [(11)C]
acetate PET to examine the change in regional myocardial oxygen metabolism.
Although
the total treadmill exercise time was prolonged after treatment in
both groups, the extent of the improvements was significantly greater
in the H group compared
with the C group. Although k mono, the index of regional myocardial
oxygen metabolism, in the nonischemic region remained unchanged,
k mono
in the ischemic region increased
significantly ( P >> 0.05) from 0.038 +/- 0.004 to 0.053 +/- 0.007.
In conclusion, EECP with heparin pretreatment appears to be a new
treatment remedy for patients
with stable angina."
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, November
3, 2006
A Ray of hope for Heart patients -- Macter
International (Pvt) Limited. First time introduces the breakthrough
non-surgical treatment Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP)
in Pakistan with collaboration with Vasomedical, Inc, USA, which is
currently
available at the Cardiology unit of The Kidney Center Karachi and
officially inaugurated by honorable secretary Health Sindh Prof. Dr.
Noshad Ahmed
Shaikh on 07th August 2006. -- EECP is an US-FDA approved non-surgical
treatment and highly affordable out-patient therapy for the treatment
of diseases of the cardiovascular system. -- EECP will prove to be
a blessing for all those patients who, even after going through painful
procedures of angioplasty and bypass, were not able to find a lasting
cure to their illness. -- EECP is administered in out-patient basis
for one hour per day for 35 hours .During this treatment patient
has to lie comfortably on a special therapy bed and a series of pneumatic
cuffs are wrapped around the patient s leg, thigh including buttocks.
The Patient is hooked to an ECG machine so the cuffs inflate and
deflate
in synchronization with heartbeat .During the heart resting phase,
when it receives its blood supply, the cuffs rapidly inflate, pushing
oxygen rich blood towards heart. Just before the heart begins to
pump again, the cuffs rapidly deflate and blood leaves the heart without
the muscle having to work as hard. -- EECP therapy gives benefits
to
heart patients by increasing new vessel growth in the heart muscle
through the stimulation of specialized cells in the lining of the
vessel wall, causing release of Growth factors. Data from the large
international
EECP patient registry (IEPR) USA indicates EECP provides both short-term
and long term relief of angina and heart failure symptoms and increases
the exercise tolerance and improves quality of life. -- For more
information please visit our EECP center at The Cardiology Unit of
The Kidney center
Karachi or log on our website www.eecp.com.pk or mailto eecp@macter.com
or call Dr. B. M. Rathore 92-21-8250386, 0334-3657884
Dr. B. M. Rathore, Macter International (Pvt) Limited., Karachi Sindh, Pakistan,
October 14, 2006
To:
Barbara S., California,. I am a 56 year
old female - 6x bypass in October 2003 - 5 stents since that time because
of re-closure. I could not exercise because of the angina was taking
approx 3 nitros a day plus wearing a nitro patch. I underwent the EECP
treatments last year this time. WOW-what a difference! I still wear
the patch, but I go weeks to months without the extra nitros. Having
the
EECP treatments was the best move that I have made.
Kathleen L., North Carolina, USA, October 12, 2006
During some routine research, I discovered
this site and wanted to clarify some misinformation. The original FDA
clearance of ECP for Cardiomedics was obtained on September 18, 1987
via premarket notification K872034. Clinical study results were required
to obtain FDA's market release of the indications for use. Please visit
this URL for more information: http://www.schwoebel.biz/site/K872034_Cardiomedics_Counterpulsation.jpg
Joe Schwoebel, Columbia Compass Associates, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October
11,
2006
I want to purchase an EECP machine. So please
give me complete view and price about this. plz call are invite from
only india . name vikas sethia (rajasthan
) india ph.919829045630
vikas, swift, rajasthan india, October 9, 2006
HP -- links have been corrected as you requested. Thank
for providing all the information!
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, October 9, 2006
Please could you note that the correct address
for the EECP blog is http://eecpeurope.blogspot.com.
I must have been asleep when posting last time! Apologies.
HP Masher, Rye Harbour, UK, October 9, 2006
I have completed a 35 hour course of EECP
treatment in the UK in the last 3 months with very good results. I
am convinced that EECP is very good value
for money for public health services in Europe because of the improvement in
quality of life it brings at comparatively low cost. I found a lot of the medical
description of EECP difficult to follow, partly because the processes affected
by it are themselves quite complex. I have thus attempted to describe EECP
and my (very positive) experience in a blog (see http://eecpeurope.blogspot.com).
I hope this is of some help to others contemplating its use.
HP Masher, Rye Harbour, UK, October 5, 2006
I am practicing as Non-invasive Cardiologist
and doing Chelation Therapy also. I am finding excellent results in
more than 90% Cardiac patients. Now I am interested in EECP for giving
Non-surgical revascularization therapy. I am inviting all EECP manu./marketing
companies to contact us on hccjbp@yahoo.co.in
Dr.Anupam Shrivastava, Heart Care Center, Jabalpur, MP, India., September
24, 2006
Robert -- ECP is the generic term, EECP® is
a registered trademark of Vasomedical Inc. who makes the equipment.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, September 21, 2006
Is there a significant difference between
ECP and EECP? At first glance they appear to be computer-controlled
pulses regulated by heartbeat. My first experience with it resulted
in less than my expectations, but it may have also been technique.
I may investigate this again with an EECH provider. My stem cell
trial results may be nil; after three months my treadmill tolerance
is pretty
much the same. I miss those 3 mile walks in the fall...
Robert Kowalski, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 18, 2006
My husband had a triple bypass this past
January. Several months later, he was back in the hospital and we discovered
one of the bypassed arteries was blocked up again by 90%. His cardiologist
tried to do angioplasty but was unsuccessful due to the artery being
kinked and curved, so he suggested EECP. My husband did the 35 treatments
and has shown NO improvement whatsoever. He is still short of breath
and has chest pain. I don't know what is next but when he goes to see
his cardiologist in a few weeks I will ask what we can do so he can
once again have some quality of life. He is just 52 years old and I
am very very worried.
Josie, Deltona, Florida, USA, September 10, 2006
I am a FIRM believer in the EECP process.
I'm starting my third (3rd) set of 35 treatments on Monday 28 AUG.
It has helped me each year I have had it. I had a quad bypass, which
2 of the 4 have since blocked. I get the same "burning" feeling each
time. This alerts me for my need of treatments. They have gone away
each time so far. I PRAY that they go away this time too. It does cost
me some....Insurance pays most. I suggest that anyone who thinks that
it may help.....DO IT and see. Best of luck. I wanna live long past
my
present age of 50. Please and Thanx,
Bogie
Bogie, Michigan, August 25, 2006
To: Steven G, Palm Beach, FL. Your
post of August 5, 2006 describes
how your angina has not improved at all after a 35 hour course of EECP treatment.
CMS and most insurance companies will pay for this condition if you have Class
III or IV stable angina and in many states they will pay for an additional
10
hours or a total of 45 hours of treatment if you fail to show any improvement.
This may be what you need the next time you take the treatment. I think it
would help you enormously if if pick up a copy of "Heal Your Heart with EECP" by
Dr. Debra Braverman, M.D. It would also help if you take the time to carefully
read
the highlighted link in the post directly
below your own. Emerging evidence suggests that endothelial dysfunction sets
the stage for ischemic heart disease
with the
shortness of breath and heart pain that are seen in angina. It has been repeatedly
shown that EECP can significantly improve endothelial function and many now
believe this is one of the ways EECP works to help to reduce angina symptoms
by 1-2 classes
with 35 hours of treatment.
If you fail to respond to EECP it is probably because
you require more hours of treatment and/or you and your physician have not
addressed your other cardiac risk factors sufficiently to get them under
control. Coffee
drinking before treatment is now said to interfere with treatment results
and is now prohibited at my clinic. If you're drinking, smoking, failing to
exercise
and not following a heart healthy diet. your results will almost certainly
be less than if you were following a healthy lifestyle. If you have any other
questions
I will be happy to try and answer them.
Gerald Oros, Collinsvillie, Illinois, USA, August 24, 2006
To: Barbara S California "I am looking at
the EECP treatment and would like to hear from anyone who has had
this 35 treatment course. It's
very expensive and I will probably have to battle my insurance company
for approval. "
Well, perhaps I can help.. I have had the 35 hour treatment annually for
the past 4 years and it always helps me. My own case is complicated by severe
osteoarthritis of the knees and peripheral artery disease which prevents
me from exercising as much as I would like. Initially, I had heart pain daily
but my primary complaint was shortness of breath. Today, the heart pain has
almost disappeared even with exertion and while shortness of breath is my
primary side effect, that too, has greatly improved. I require no nitroglycerine
pills but many successful EECP patients may still have to take 1 or 2 on
a bad day. I attribute my good results to the annual treatments which I will
continue as long as possible. Some states such as California will pay for
as many bypass surgeries and/or angioplasties as you can tolerate but the
last time I checked they will pay for only 1 x 35 hour course of EECP in
a patient's lifetime....Hopefully, this will change in the near future as
EECP IS NOT VERY EXPENSIVE AS YOU MISTAKENLY ASSERT. IN FACT, NON-INVASIVE
EECP IS FAR LESS EXPENSIVE (1/10TH) THAN INVASIVE BYPASS SURGERY AND ABOUT
1/5th AS EXPENSIVE AS AN INVASIVE SINGLE STENT PROCEDURE. Whoever told you
otherwise was gravely misinformed.
I urge you to purchase and/or read the only book
on EECP written for the general public. "Heal Your Heart with EECP" by
Debra Braverman, MD. It is excellent and easy to understand. It is
vital that you know what you're talking
about when you request this treatment from your doctor. Your chances
of getting his immediate approval are greatly increased if he realizes
that you are
thoroughly informed about this new technology. Most doctors, at this
time, are not highly enthusiastic about this treatment option because
even though
it is FDA approved and reimbursed by Medicare and most insurance companies,
it is not regarded as nearly as profitable as the invasive procedures.
So, it's quite natural that they will often try to guide you away
from EECP to
an invasive procedure and this is especially true if they do not even
have an EECP machine installed at their clinic. You need to be aware
that studies
have shown that the number of hospitalizations and emergency room visits
are significantly decreased in a 12 month period after EECP treatment
compared to that number 12 months prior to the EECP treatment.
Study these links! www.eecp.com
EECP has another advantage which very few patients(even some cardiologists)
fail to know about or appreciate.... EECP has been shown repeatedly to be
able to improve ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION. IT HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN THAT ENDOTHELIAL
DYSFUNCTION WILL OFTEN PRECEDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEART DISEASE AND MAY CONTINUE
TO AGGRAVATE IT AS LONG AS THIS UNDERLYING CONDITION REMAINS UNTREATED. NO
INVASIVE PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON HEART PATIENTS TODAY IS CAPABLE OF REVERSING
ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION. THIS MEANS THAT EECP HAS AN EXCLUSIVE PATIENT ADVANTAGE
OVER THE INVASIVE PROCEDURES. And sadly, far too many cardiologists have
failed to utilize this feature for their patient's welfare. To really grasp
how crucially important this may be to your own health, please read the following
article: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/111/3/363
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, August 24, 2006
62 yr old female: I had a triple bypass on
Mar 24,'06 with at-rest chest pains two months later. Triple stent to the
bypassed LAD, which had restenosed;
unable to even visualize the diagonal or its bypass! The diagonal is too
small to stent and am now off beta blockers, as it started to cause bloating.
Now I'm
experiencing chest pains again and came to realize that a couple of weeks
of chest discomfort were really angina symptoms. (Taking a nitro sublingual
yesterday
helped during one such episode!) I am looking at the EECP treatment and would
like to hear from anyone who has had this 35 treatment course. It's very
expensive and I will probably have to battle my insurance company for approval.
Certainly,
slowing down is a must but I am confronted with a new scenario bi-monthly,
it seems. Cardiac rehab has become a slow bike ride to stay within the "anginal
threshold"! Keeping an upbeat mental attitude is a challenge but so far so
good. Any input
about the EECP would be appreciated!
Barbara S., California, USA, August 11, 2006
There was someone who
posted that he had a good experience with EECP. I wonder if you could
please respond
to the following. I did EECP once last year, all 35 treatments. It
took
two months, but with no real success at all in removing my angina
that I have had continuously now for 18 months post stenting. But I
have
heard that the second attempt at EECP sometimes works like a charm,
and does help. What is your experience. Did your first session help
you at all, or did the second. You indicated that you have done a
session each year for 4 years. Just post or e-mail me at j@jgreenwald.com
Thanx.
Steven G, Palm Beach, Florida, August 5, 2006
I'm going to have
my third (3rd) year of EECP next month. I have had 2 of my 4 (2003)
grafts block up. I find
that an early warning sign for me is a slight burning sensation in
my chest. Each of the last 2 times it has gone away after my 35 treatments.
I have been back 8 times to correct blockages with little help. This
way seems to be the best for me. It has kept me OUT of the hospital
for over 2 yrs now. I believe. I have changed my diet, become more
active and PRAY. I'm 49 yrs young. I give it 2 thumbs up. Please and
Thanx, Bogie
Bogie, Michigan, August 4, 2006
For the physician,
the main disadvantage of EECP is that the reimbursement is far too
little for the time and
expense required for a cardiology clinic to extend this service.
Hopefully, this will change in the very near future. For the patient
the main
disadvantage is that the treatment is 1 hour a day, 5 days a week
for
7 weeks. Because this may be temporarily inconvenient, some patients
may opt for 2 hours treatment a day for 3 1/2 weeks. Non-invasive
EECP treatment is effective, very safe and inexpensive relative to
invasive
procedures. This should be enough to make it a viable option for
angina and/or heart failure patients but it has another advantage
which very
few patients(even some cardiologists) fail to know about or appreciate....
EECP has been shown repeatedly to be able to improve ENDOTHELIAL
FUNCTION. IT HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN THAT ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION WILL
OFTEN PRECEDE
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEART DISEASE AND MAY CONTINUE TO AGGRAVATE
IT AS LONG AS THIS UNDERLYING CONDITION REMAINS UNTREATED. To really
grasp
how crucially important this may be to your own health, please
read the following
article: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/111/3/363
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, Illinois, USA, July 11, 2006
Rehana Mushtaq Heart clinic was established
in 1993 in Lahore, Pakistan. We specialize in dealing with complicated & rejected
heart patients. Our clinic is a ray of hope for hopeless heart patients.Dr
javaid sabzwari.contact syedjavaidmushtaq@hotmail.com
Dr syed javaid mushtaq, rehana mushtaq heart clinic, lahore, punjab, pakistan,
July 2, 2006
guys I am hearing that
it is being used extensively in china for Stroke.....Does anybody
has a personal experience!! Is
it good for overall mortality/morbidity or does it have any acute effects
???
aarush manchanda, GW, Washington DC, June 20, 2006
good morning everybody
if any one is interested in purchase of ecp machine or providing
services we can help ypu and
we have ultimate heart scanner which can give you olt of patients mail
at jkdistributors@vsnl.com or www.myheart.in
Ashok Arora, J.K.Distributors, delhi/India, June 17, 2006
You should look into
EECP or Enhanced External Counterpulsation. It's a procedure that
is approved by the FDA. Whether
you've done the angioplasty or not you should look into it. Just type
EECP in your Google search. You can actually grow collateral arteries.
Also, check out Dr. Julian Whitaker's Wellness Institute.
Harve, California, USA,, June 1, 2006
hi , i would like to
buy one ecp machine in india. can manufacturers send me the details?
Dr.ahmed. my email id
is ahad23mpl@indiatimes.com
dr.ahmed, clinic, hyderabad a.p. india, May 20, 2006
As the physicians slowly
recognizing ecp treatment the need for ecp equipment is increasing
we with three years experience
in giving ecp treatment at premiere institutes in cardiology in india
have developed a indian brand with quality as good as that of western
products and technology know how from china , we are giving onsite
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is indian manufacturing with all the latest features ,please feel free
to enquire for details contact cardiopulse_ecp1@yahoo.com
anjali thakur, cardiopulse, new delhi, May 17, 2006
For patients who are
trying to get a better understanding of why their doctors fail to
mention to them the FDA
approved , CMS reimbursed, non-invasive treatment option for Class
III and IV angina i.e., Enhanced External Counterpulsation: Read the
following article and you will understand. It is informative, easy
to understand, humerous and above all --- FAIR AND BALANCED. Enjoy!
http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/ coronarydisease/a/EECP.htm
Gerald Oros, , Collinsville, IL, May 15, 2006
Hi Mr.Manoj...What
king of scanner is it...what is the mechanism behing it.....what
are you testing post-EECP......send
me an E-brochure if you have....my email-aarushmanchanda@yahoo.co.in
Thanks
Aarush Manchanda, GWUH, Washington DC, May 12, 2006
we are marketing heart
scanner which can show you the differance between pre and post ecp
theraphies done by your
machine contact for detail www.myheart.in jkdistmanoj@ricmail.com
manoj adwani, advaned medical diagnostic and laser centre, delhi, May
7, 2006
Response to Arush Manchanda April 25th Post: "I
read somewhere that there is some benefit in memory and renal function......Are
there any studies to suggest that.... " Yes! Google it up! And, I can
tell you this: Apparently, the treatment restores diuretic responsiveness.
On my last EECP treatment, I had stopped taking furosemide months earlier
simply because it was not working and I was afraid of further degrading
my glomerular filtration rate (GFR). But it seems the EECP treatment
may tone up the kidneys and may help them respond to the diuretic left
over in the body on a cellular level. I dropped 13 lbs in my first
week!!! Regarding the PEECH Trial, there is an additional article soon
(1-6 months) to be published on that trial. You should try to read
it when it comes out. A very informativce book came out last year called "Heal
Your Heart with EECP" by Dr. Debra Braverman, M.D. You can find it
at Amazon or any of the finer book stores. You can sample read many
of the pages at the Amazon website-- so you might want to start there.
Gerald Oros, , Collinsville, Illinois, USA, May 1, 2006
Responce to John Fetter's
comment on March 1st, 2006
"Well, that's all well and good but the FDA actually gave their approval for
the EECP/ ECP treatment in 1995!!!!! " -This quote is entirely incorrect.
Not entirely John. I should have stated that the
FDA gave their approval to Vasomedical's EECP System, with a new and
different bell and whistle, for the indication of angina on a 510K
which proved equivalency to the Cardiomedics product that had been
approved years earlier. I should also explain that EECP is a registered
trademark for Vasomedical's ECP system and that while all EECP products
are regarded as ECP, no other ECP product may be regarded as EECP.
In 2003 the FDA approved EECP for congestive heart failure based on
all of the EECP studies and data that showed its safety and efficacy.
This time, it was Cardiomedics and Nicore that quickly followed and
gained approval for CHF for their systems as well, but with a 510K
which proved equivalency. I think it would be best if everyone in the
future refrains from this sort of posting. It's not, IMO, really helpful
and it's not what these patients are interested in or need. Okay? Gerald
Oros Collinsville, IL
Gerald Oros, Collinsville, IL, April 26, 2006
Is anyone aware of
non-cardiac beneficial effects of EECP....I read somewhere that there
is some benefit in memory
and renal function......Are there any studies to suggest that.... I
am not very impressed by the cardiac effects.....as EECP failed to
show increase in the Peak Oxygen Consumption in the only randomised
control trial on EECP -the PEECH trial and it did not increase myocardial
perfusion according to another latest trial. I guess it may be an important
palliative measure for chest pain relief for those who are not candidates
for PCI/Bypass .Does anyone have any comments.......
Aarush Manchanda, GW, Washington DC,USA, April 25, 2006
Super External Counterpulsation
Therapy Systems (SECP), made in china. http://www.gzgz.net/eecp
JIANGMING CHEN, Ecp center of China, Guangzhou, April 15, 2006
i want to know more about arterial clearance
therapy & external counterpulsation
sanjay, mahavir hospital, gondia/m.s./india, April 14, 2006
"Well, that's all
well and good but the FDA actually gave their approval for the EECP/ECP
treatment in 1995!!!!! " -This quote is entirely incorrect. FDA approved
Cardiomedics, Inc. ECP in 1986, they are the first ECP company, dating
back to Harvard and MIT in the 60's. Vasomedical came into existence
because Cardiomedics made it possible, Vasomedical bought a piece of
Cardiomedic's equipment, shipped it to China and had it mass produced.
Mr. Bhavesh Ghadiyali, please contact me about your desire for an effective
ECP system for your practice in India. Here is a link to our website
for more information: http://www.cardiomedics.com Thanks.
John Fetter 949-606-5712
John Fetter, Cardiomedics, Inc, California, USA, March 1, 2006
I have started eecp
in fresno,ca for patients who has documented bypass graft closures
on maximal medical therapy
with continued angina or angina equivalent.The response is very good
and patients thank you for offering this therapy.
Harcharn S Chann MD, Fresno, California, USA, February 21, 2006
Cardiopulse is the
company manuf ecp in india at new delhi, we are giving excellent
after sale service with very
competent price
anju, cardiopulse, india, February 15, 2006
Mr Ghadiyali: You
may contact their Chief Tehnical Officer, John Hui, MD at Jhui@vasomedical.com.
He will be
glad to help you.
Gerald Oros, OrosCo Product Specialties, Collinsville, IL, February 12,
2006
R. P. Kowolski: EECP
creates an improvement in angina symptoms of 1 class or better in
about 80% of the patients.
20% may not improve that much or may not respond at all. Generally,
patients with severe pre-existing endothelial dysfunction will find
that the efficacy of their treatments may be blunted. My clinic does
not allow the use of coffee or any caffeine containing products prior
to treatment. If you were having morning coffee it might explain why
your results weren't better. Doctors I have talked to, believe that
some patients simply require more hours of treatment. Next time, insist
on 45 hours. If your doctor is not amenable to your need, seek another
provider site that will be more willing to help you. Good luck with
the gene therapy trial. Let us know how that worked out.
Gerald Oros, OrosCo Product Specialties, Collinsville, IL, February 12,
2006
We need EECP machine
for heart hospital in india. I have not any contact for that. Please
give me some address
for that.
Mr. Bhavesh Ghadiyali, swami, ahmedabad/gujarat/india, January 28, 2006
FORUM USER ALERT: The
Center of Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S. goverment) is currently
re-evaluating ECP therapy for expanded indications and reimbursement.
If you are a patient or healthcare professional and wish to share your
ECP experience (positive or negative) where it was used for treatment
of severe angina where other medical or surgical treatments did not
or could not help, then you may send
a public comment to CMS. This is a chance to directly influence
a medical issue that you may have a strong feeling about. The closing
date for these comments is coming up next week, on January 20. More
information about the decision to expand coverage can
be found on the CMS website.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, January 13, 2006
I must share my latest
experience in treating Refractory/Terminal cardiac with EECP.Mr YPK
a 78yr old frail man was
referred to me by a reputed hospital in North India.He was bedridden
since 6months- and not without reason. He was an old case of CAD/CABG
done in 1991 and in cardiac failure since last 4years.He also had bilateral
pleural effusion, ascites,Septic arthritis,Diabetes,Benign Hypertrophy
Prostate,Parkinsonism, Hypoprotenemia and went into repeated episodes
of LVF daily.He was on maximum antifailure therapy including 300mg
Spironolactone,100mg Frusemide(Lasix).His ejection Fraction was a feeble
17%. No Surgeon or for that matter Physician would touch him. We took
him up as a challange case on 02 Sept 2005 and gave him two, one hour
sittings of EECP daily.On 16 Sept his Ejection Fraction had improved
to 28% and by the time he finished 35 hrs of EECP he had an EF of 32%.
His breathing improved and miraculously the dose of Spironolactone
reduced to 25mg and Laxis to 20mg per day. So EECP CERTAINLY improves
failure in end stage cases,improves quality of life and reduces doses
of Diuretics.
Dr SJS Randhawa MD;DNB, Randhawa Hospital, Amritsar/Punjab/India, January
02, 2006
I recently underwent
35 ECP sessions, and while I can say I 'feel better', my nitro usage
hasn't gone down, and
I still have early morning/late night angina episodes. My teadmill
tolereance went from 10 minutes to less than 4 minutes. At $40 a co-pay,
I would've like a more optimistic outcome. I suppose now I'll have
to get into a gene therapy clinical trial. ECP may be a bit over-sold
IMO.
RP Kowalski, CCSD, Nevada, December 28, 2005
we are the manufacturer
of ecp world class equipment in india with hassel free maintenance
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anjali thakur, cardiopulse, new delhi, December 27, 2005
Why treatment with
EECP may benefit patients with angina pectoris. Your heart pumps
blood through your entire body
to supply tissues with the oxygen and other nutrients they need. In
order to do this, the heart itself needs oxygen-enriched blood to generate
the energy it requires. Because the heart muscle is unable to obtain
this energy directly form the blood it pumps, it relies upon its own
set of blood vessels-the coronary arteries-for oxygen-enriched blood.
The coronary arteries are distinct from other arteries in the body
in that maximal blood flow occurs during diastole (when the heart is
relaxing) while other arteries receive most of their blood supply during
systole (when the heart is contracting). This is because when the heart
contracts, the coronary vessels are squeezed and cannot carry enough
blood at that time. In some people, the coronary arteries can become
narrowed or obstructed so that during exercise or stressful situations,
an insufficient amount of oxygen-enriched blood is able to reach some
parts of the heart muscle. Often, the results is a painful experience
called angina pectoris. for further detail contact Dr.Farhat Haseeb.
EECP consultant Karachi .0333-2288225 Dr.Rathore 0333-2327969 Dr.Faisal
zia 0300-8221767 EECP Consultant
Dr.Rathore, Macter International (pvt) Limited, Karachi.sindh, Pakistan,
December 13, 2005
A ray of hope for cadiac
patients, a non-invasive ,US-FDA approved EECP treatment currently
available @ Kamal hospital
Karachi, pakistan, contact9221-8250386,0333-2288225, 0333-2327969 Indication
of EECP : 1.angina refractory to medical treatment. 2.Post-CABG angina.
3.Post-PCI (angioplasty) angina. 4.patient not willing for bypass surgery.
5.Heart failure.
Dr.B.M.Rathore, Macter International (pvt) Limited, Karachi, indh, pakistan,
December 09, 2005
The following is an
amazing story of an 80 year old physician who, after failing to relieve
his angina with repeated
invasive procedures settled on something which has worked very well
for him. This news story originally ran on 11-29-05 but is now being
picked up by other newspapers across the country along with many internet
news websites. I have chosen to submit this to the forum because I
know for a fact that there are so very few angina patients that know
anything about this safe and effective, non- invasive treatment option
for angina that is FDA approved and CMS re-imbursed... Doctors can't
say why it works, but some patients swear by the results. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-heart2905nov29,0,2107615.story
Gerald Oros, OrosCo Product Specialties, Collinsville, IL, December 04,
2005
Matt Wiseman: Just
contact www.vasomedical.com They
should have a list of provider sites.
Gerald Oros, OrosCo Product Specialties, Collinsville, IL, November 30,
2005
Earl -- both ECP and EECP are similar. ECP
is the generic term for "External Counterpulsation". EECP
adds an "enhanced". It is a registered trademark of Vasomedical and
is explained on their website, as follows:
The term Enhanced External
Counterpulsation (EECP®)
describes what happens during treatment. "Enhanced" refers to the
state-of-the-art technology that has developed during decades of
research and is used for EECP® treatment today. EECP® treatment
is "external" because it happens outside the body and does not
require surgery or other invasive procedures. Counterpulsation
occurs between heart beats.
Hope this clears it up.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, November 26, 2005
Does anyone know of
a EECP site in the Phoenix Metro Area of Arizona, USA?
Matt Wiseman, , Mesa, AZ, USA, November 18, 2005
What is the difference
between ECP and EECP? I am now taking ECP therapy, I think.
Earl McGuire, Salem, Virginia, USA, November 17, 2005
Gerald -- Thanks for the accurate info below
about the EECP/Quackwatch discussion. I guess the reason we couldn't
find anything on Quackwatch about EECP was precisely because QW had
removed the incorrect article several years ago in response to posters
contacting them -- and it's a great example of the power of the internet.
Sure, companies have always had "complaint departments" but
the complaints were entered into a closed hidden system. On message
boards, everything's out there and things sometimes gain a momentum
for change. You're absolutely correct that Vasomedical's first EECP
device was approved for use by the FDA in 1995. In fact, as a result
of the PEECH trial, presented
at this year's ACC, and other studies Vasomedical has
requested that Medicare expand the range of conditions for which
EECP can be reimbursed. We think Quackwatch can provide useful information,
but they clearly erred in this case. We would hope that if our readers
find errors on Angioplasty.Org, that they would let us know as well
-- including new therapies. After all, it was less than 30 years ago
that the idea of expanding a balloon inside of someone's coronary artery
was considered complete quackery -- an extremely dangerous idea! Turned
out that it WAS dangerous -- to the hegemony of
open heart bypass surgery for the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, November 11, 2005
Dear Forum Editor:
About 2-3 years ago, a poster on one of the EECP message boards reported
that he had noticed
EECP was one of the treatments listed on the Quackwatch List at Quackbusters.
Several other posters contacted Quackbusters and pointed out that EECP
was FDA approved as an effective treatment for angina. Their forum
mgr said he would check to confirm that this was true and EECP was
removed from their list the next day. Well, that's all well and good
but the FDA actually gave their approval for the EECP/ECP treatment
in 1995!!!!! Apparently it was on their watch list improperly for for
some 7 years or longer and no one ever called the error to their attention.
I think folks may have some justification for being skeptical of the
Quackbusters themselves...
Gerald Oros, OrosCo Product Specialties, Collinsville, IL, November
10, 2005
Dear Clyde -- I'm not sure where you saw that
Quackwatch said negative things about EECP. They don't have anything
on their site about EECP. A comment we made in the past was referring
to "chelation therapy" or the various artery clearing treatments
being hawked, not EECP. We're sorry if we were not clearer about this.
In fact there have been a number of studies showing that EECP is a
valid therapy -- quite respectable (as your insurance carrier also
believes). One of the pioneering companies Vasomedical exhibits
at the major cardiology meetings (TCT, ACC, etc.) and these meetings
are not interested in "quackery".
Forum Editor, Angioplasty.Org, November 7, 2005
Qwackwatch is a little
off his kilter when it comes to EECP and ECP, although it hasn't
been a complete remedy
for me, I don't think I would be alive today without it. If my stingy
insurance company pays for it, there must be good medical evidence
that it works. In fact, they made me dig up the evidence and appeal
a denial before they would approve it. I think Quacker should do a
little more study on how it works and why it works, before he makes
a quacking fool of himself.
Clyde Hyde, ECP-EECP@yahoogroups.com, Gomel, Gomel, Belarus, November
7, 2005
You might want to
read the informative article about some re-clotting problems with
drug eluting stents that appeared
in the October 21st issue of this year's Wall Street Journal. Some
patients are having their stents get clogged when their doctors take
them off of the Plavix or when the patient just forgets to keep taking
it. At $150.00 a month at the local Walgreen Pharmacy, some patients
just can't afford to take it for the rest of their lives and some may
have problems when they try to stop the medication because of the prohibitive
cost. According to the article these complications are seen in no more
than 1% of the patients -- but of that 1%, there is a stunning 45%
mortality rate associated with this small group. When you consider
that 3,000,000 patients have already received drug eluting stents worldwide
and that some doctors fear the patients' experiencing these problems
may actually exceed 1%, you are looking at a minimum of some 15,000
unexpected deaths and perhaps a great deal more. I think it might be
prudent for the cardiology community to to consider screening patients
for sensitivity to the drug Plavix before rushing in to place the stent/stents.
Once they're in there and problems arise in those unfortunate few,
there doesn't seem to be much they can do about it. One doctor, who
is associated with Vasomedical, the company that makes the EECP machines
approved for treating angina, told me once that EECP helps improve
the outcome of angioplasties. While he did not explain how or why that
would be so, I do know that EECP treatments can help improve endothelial
function in some patients. Mayo Clinic studies showed that to be the
case. Improved endothelial function. by improving vascular system tone,
might contribute to reducing vascular stiffness. It can also increase
the body's producton of the enzyme, endothelial nitric oxide synthase
(eNOS), which enables the body to convert arginine into nitric oxide
(NO) which enables the vascular system to dilate, which increases blood
flow and oxygen delivery to oxygen deprived areas of the body, which
would include the heart and the walls of the vascular system. I guess
help from EECP treatments would all depend on whether your endothelial
system was dysfunctional or not to begin with -- but I guess patients
need to ask their doctor about such things. And, I think doctors who
need to tell them about such thing, in general, may not yet fully appreciate
how a dysfunctional endothelium can upset vascular homeostasis and
directly contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular
disease.
Gerald Oros, OrosCo Product Specialties, Collinsville, IL, October 30,
2005
I have been running
an EECP center at Amritsar India since the last two years. I have
achieved a success rate of 95%
in relieving angina and dyspnoea/failure in my patients.Not a single
one of my patients have needed bypass surgery so far.I feel that most
EECP centers in the world do only EECP and nothing else. We at Randhawa
Hospital,Amritsar have a comprihensive programme which includes Aggressive
lipid lowering, weight reduction, exercise programme, diet therapy,
yoga sessions in addition to EECP. CAD is a relentless, progressive,
multifactorial disease. No single mode of treatment is likely to achieve
more than 70% success rate. A multidimentional, comprehensive and committed
approach has achieved a 95%success rate at our hospital.
Dr SJS Randhawa MD;DNB, Randhawa Hospital, Amritsar/Punjab/India, September
19, 2005
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anju sharma, cardiopulse, india, August 17, 2005
You can undergo some
safe, non-invasive treatments like External Counter Pulsation (ECP)
or Artery Clearance Therapy (ACT)
/ Chelation Therapy. You can see details on www.sssibia.com
Dr.Sibia, Sibia Medical Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, August 08,
2005
There is an ECP-EECP
forum in yahoo. My latest round of ECP was in India. ECP-EECP-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Clyde Hyde, Gomel, Belarus, July 14, 2005
dear sir/ madam, my
name is sukhooram, my cabg was done in 1997 and at 8th post cabg
day i had another mi and
in march 2005 i had another non st elevated mi and then angio was done
that showed 100% blockade and i was advised to have eecp treatment.i
was quite well during procedure and one month after that, but now since
20 days i had two severe episodes of short of breath and signs of heart
failur .so now i want to know that why im having these types of attacks
and is this treatment failure? actually i need answer!
sukhooram, pakistan, July 06, 2005
Please let me know
which institutions are providing the service of EECP in india. Early
response will be highly
appreciated
Vijay Ramesh, Individual, Bangalore(Karnatak) India, February 22, 2005
Was diagnosed with
100% occluded LAD in April 2004. I have had a series of EECP in addition
with chelation therapy
and plaquex and I am at the moment completely pain free and I am no
longer on any medication.
Johnny,
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., February 13, 2005
Dear Sir/Madam. My
name is Keith, I found your contact information from a website. My
family have a factory in
China is producing the ECP unit, if you have interest of it, please
feel free to contact me, I will more than happy to answer you question.
E-mail: keithjie2001@yahoo.com Tel: 001-416-278-9979 Warm regards.
Keith
Keith,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 07, 2004
I work for a company
that specializes in EECP treatment and we have the ability to install
our centers anywhere
in the country to fit patient needs. EECP is a non invasive way to
relieve your body from angina or angina equivalents. Log onto our website www.fwheatcare.com or
email dan@fwheartcare.com.
Take control of your life again, talk to your local doctor or cardiologist
to see if this is right for you.
Dan
Anderson, Fort Worth Heart Care, Ft. Worth, Texas, USA, 10 May
2004
I would just like to
chime in that while studies are ongoing in terms of EECP, and there
are data that show efficacy
of this treatment, chelation therapy has pretty much been debunked
and is, in fact, discussed in more detail on Quackwatch.
Forum Editor,
PTCA.Org, 14 Dec 2003
You can undergo some
safe, non-invasive treatments like External Counter Pulsation ECP)
or Artery Clearance Therapy (ACT)
/ Chelation Therapy. You can see details on www.sssibia.com
Dr.S.S.Sibia,
Sibia Medical Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, 10 Dec 2003
I got a stent and
EECP, then two months later the LAD totally occluded but my saving
factor was strong collaterals.
I went for another round of EECP which didn't seem to help a lot so
went to Moscow for GM-CSF shots. My nitro usage has dropped from 30-40
to 4-5 per day and I have reduced medications by a third. I don't believe
this therapy is available in the dumb USA, but it worked for me. I
am still not out of the woods, but am far better.
Clyde
Hyde, Gomel, Belarus, 18 Oct 2003
John Baldock You ask a great question John!
Why indeed? Could it be that the EECP procedure is so much less expensive
than the invasive procedures and is therefore much less profitable
to the physician and hospital? Sadly, your situation is not uncommon.
Something must be done. Lets all just wake up and "smell the coffers" in
this situation. Suggest that you log onto www.vasomedical.com and
request the free Larry King Video on EECP to learn about why EECP works
so well, then pass it on to a neighbor.
Gerald
Oros, Collinsville Illinois, USA, 21 Feb 2002
I had quintuple (5)
coronary by-pass surgery. Because of failed grafts shortly after
surgery had 3 additional angioplasties.
Placed on beta-blockers, nitro and other drugs to no avail. Thought
my life was over until I found out and went through 35 EECP treatments.
Life has returned to a semi normal existence. EECP gave me great results
from a non-invasive procedure. Why didn't medical science offer EECP
to me first, and save my native arteries and all the scars and pain
associated with surgery?
John
Baldock, N/A, Reno, Nevada, USA, 13 Feb 2002
I also had problems
after a stent placement The doctor said that I didn't have pain because
of good test results.
I went and saw another doctor and started EECP Enhanced External Counter
pulsation and solved all problems
David
Zemaitis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 26 Dec 2000
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