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What is eecp (called as natural heart bypass)?
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An angina treatment: Enhanced external counterpulsation (eecp) is a procedure that forces more blood to flow into the coronary arteries (which supply blood to heart muscle). A person uses the eecp machine 1 hour, 5 days a week, for 7 weeks. The treatments are intended to cause long-term improvements in blood flow to the heart muscle, thus decreasing angina (chest pain) symptoms. Only certain patients qualify for eecp.
Answered 11/19/2011
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Collaterals: It improves the coronary collateral circulation.
Answered 4/20/2013
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