Shanikrupa Wellness

EECP Treatment: Natural Bypass

What is EECP?

EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) is a non-invasive therapy designed to improve blood flow to the heart and other organs. It’s often used for patients with chronic stable angina or those who are not candidates for heart surgery. EECP helps stimulate the growth of new blood vessels, improving circulation and oxygen supply to the heart muscle.

How EECP Therapy Works?

During EECP treatment, inflatable leg cuffs inflate and deflate in sync with your heartbeat. This rhythmic pressure pushes blood toward the heart, improving oxygen delivery and overall cardiac function. Over time, the heart naturally forms new pathways for blood flow — a process known as collateral circulation.

Benefits of EECP Treatment

✔ Improved Circulation and Oxygen Delivery
✔ Reduction of Angina Symptoms
✔ Non-Invasive Alternative to Bypass Surgery
✔ Enhanced Energy and Quality of Life

Who Can Benefit from EECP Therapy?

✔ Patients with chronic stable angina
✔ People not suitable for angioplasty or bypass surgery
✔ Patients with microvascular angina or small-vessel disease
✔ Individuals with reduced exercise capacity
✔ Those with poor coronary collateral circulation

What is the process for EECP Therapy?

Each EECP session lasts about one hour. The patient lies on a treatment table while cuffs are wrapped around their legs. These cuffs inflate in sequence, pushing blood toward the heart. The pressure is carefully synchronized using ECG signals. Treatments are typically performed five days a week for seven weeks. After completing the program, many patients report significant symptom relief and better stamina.

The Role of External Counterpulsation

EECP uses the principle of counterpulsation — inflating cuffs during diastole (heart relaxation) and deflating them before systole (heart contraction). This boosts coronary perfusion while decreasing the workload on the heart.

Frequently Asked Question

EECP doesn’t “cure” heart disease but helps manage it naturally by improving circulation and reducing angina symptoms long-term.

Yes, EECP is non-invasive and well-tolerated, making it ideal for elderly patients who cannot undergo surgery.

Many patients notice improvements in energy and breathing within 10–15 sessions, though full benefits appear by the end of the program.

Yes, by improving blood vessel flexibility and circulation, EECP may help regulate blood pressure naturally.

Since both EECP and ECP refer to counter-pulsation therapies. They use the same process. However, the mechanism’s design is different. EECP is the most advanced and refined way to provide the counterpulsation treatment.

Patients as young as 20 and as old as 90+ have successfully finished EECP without any problems. Many of our patients had excellent results despite their old age.