What happens during an enhanced external counter pulsation?

Leg pumping: The eecp system involves inflatable trousers that blow up and deflate with each heartbeat. Patients are lying down during the therapy. The patient typically undergoes 45 minute sessions of this 5 days a week for six weeks. The therapy is used for patients who have refractory angina.

Compression: The device compresses and releases with your heart beats (pegged off of the ekg), using compression wraps that go around the lower legs, thighs and the buttocks. It is supposed to help with coronary perfusion/circulation. It is mainly meant for those whose angina is not helped with meds, surgery, or angioplasty.