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Enhanced External Counterpulsation Effects on Venous Leg Symptoms
Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, 2022 Background: Venous diseases encompass a large spectrum of abnormalities in the venous system with complaints, such as aching and swelling. Enhanced external counterpulsation, proven safe and effective in patients with coronary artery disease and chronic ...
Bilal Çuğlan +2 more
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Evaluation of enhanced external counterpulsation with different modes on acute hemodynamic effects [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyObjectiveEnhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive device for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, there are minimal data regarding the effects of different EECP modes on acute hemodynamic changes, particularly blood flow ...
Yujia Zhong +5 more
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The effect of enhanced external counterpulsation on anxiety and depression in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on anxiety and depression in patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF).MethodsA cohort of 100 patients diagnosed with PAF at the Fuzhou First ...
Fengqin Yang +13 more
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Effects of EECP combined with individualized cardiac exercise rehabilitation on lipoprotein(a) levels in patients with coronary heart disease [PDF]
Open MedicineThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of combining enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) with individualized cardiac exercise rehabilitation training on lipoprotein(a) levels in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).
Cao Guangyun, Zhang Xuemei, Liu Chunqiao
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Enhanced external counterpulsation-assisted cannulated screw fixation promoted femoral neck fracture healing: a pilot randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Femoral neck fractures often lead to complications such as delayed union or nonunion due to limited blood supply to the femoral head. Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a non-invasive method that improves peripheral and tissue ...
Zheng Wang +14 more
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Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2022 Intravascular ventricular assist system (iVAS) is an investigative device in clinical trials for the management of advanced heart failure. It works on the principle of counterpulsation, similar to the classic intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP).
Sathappan Karuppiah +2 more
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A novel soft cardiac assist device based on a dielectric elastomer augmented aorta: An in vivo study
Bioengineering & Translational Medicine, 2023 Although heart transplant is the preferred solution for patients suffering from heart failures, cardiac assist devices remain key substitute therapies.
Thomas Martinez +13 more
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Fluids, 2023 Balloon pumps are employed to assist cardiac function in cases of acute myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, refractory ventricular failure, or cardiac surgery.
Iosif Moulinos +2 more
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022 Despite being responsible for half of heart failure-related hospitalizations, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has limited evidence-based treatment options.
Mattia Arduini +10 more
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 Traditional enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) used for the clinical treatment of patients with coronary heart disease only assesses diastolic/systolic blood pressure (Q = D/S > 1.2).
Bao Li +12 more
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