External Counter Pulsation: Non-invasive circulatory support

What the External Counter Pulsation is

ECP is an FDA-cleared and Medicare-approved, non-invasive treatment for ischemic and other circulatory disorders. Three inflatable cuffs on the legs and buttocks inflate and deflate in precise sequence during the resting phase of the heart cycle.

The sequenced inflation returns blood toward the heart during diastole and releases pressure just before the next beat, reducing the work the heart must do while increasing flow through the coronary and peripheral circulation.

A typical course runs across several weeks of daily one-hour sessions. Patients lie down for the session and can read or listen throughout.

What stands out

The points below are the ones clients ask about most often when they are shortlisting this device.

• FDA cleared, Medicare approved for ischemic conditions
• Three-cuff sequential inflation timed to the ECG
• One-hour sessions, non-invasive, no recovery time

Specifications at a glance

Configurations differ, so confirm the exact figures for your unit with us before ordering.

• Clearance: FDA cleared; Medicare approved for ischemic conditions
• Cuffs: Three — calves, thighs and buttocks
• Timing: Sequential inflation synchronised to the ECG
• Session length: One hour, lying down
• Typical course: Daily sessions across several weeks
• Recovery time: None

Is it the right fit?

We source, install and support the External Counter Pulsation ourselves, so the conversation usually starts with where the device will live, who will operate it and what you want it to do. From there we can advise on the configuration, the accessories worth having on day one and what ongoing service looks like.

If you are weighing this device against another in the same category, tell us both and we will give you a straight comparison rather than a sales pitch.