PVS for Patients

Experience the significant benefits that regular exercise has on the heart and blood vessels utilizing a non-invasive therapy that helps you get back to an active lifestyle!

Is EECP Therapy right for me?

Am I a good candidate for this therapy?”

You are generally eligible for EECP treatment if you:

Have chronic stable angina
Are not receiving adequate relief from angina from your current medications
Do not qualify or prefer not to undergo invasive procedures (bypass surgery, angioplasty, or stenting)

Premier Vascular EECP Therapy may be right for you if:

Your daily activities are restricted due to angina symptoms
You rely heavily on medications to relieve your symptoms
Your symptoms still persist after bypass surgery, angioplasty or stents
You are interested in a non-surgical solution
You suffer from other symptoms related to poor blood flow such as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness and swelling
For other medical conditions, consult with your physician to determine if EECP Therapy is right for you.

Risks/Benefits of EECP Therapy

Complications from treatment are rare and usually minor. Most people do not experience any major side effects. Some minor side effects experienced by some may include blisters or mild skin irritation, bruises, fatigue, muscle or joint discomfort, numbness or tingling, and pressure sores.

Benefits beyond Heart Disease

Due to the increased blood flow EECP Therapy provides, it has also been used to treat a variety of other health problems including stroke prevention, dementia, visual disorders, Parkinson’s, ED, chronic wounds, and arthritis.

Testimonials

"When people come back from heart surgery, they feel as though they have one foot in the grave. I tell them that I've lived with heart disease for 27 years, have outlived the warranty, and feel great.” [Before EECP] "I couldn't walk two blocks; I felt knocked out all of the time. My legs felt like dead weights, and I couldn't catch my breath.”

William G.

Age 69, patient with inoperable CAD.

"I have grandchildren and a great-grandchild, and I'm happy that I'm still around," Ed. B. Said. After EECP therapy he was able to climb 30 stairs to his trading company every morning. He likes to keep active and walks for five miles every Sunday without taking nitroglycerin tablets.

Ed B.

Age: 68, CAD patient with multiple bypasses.

“I am walking without pain for the first time in thirty years, and I owe it all to EECP.”

Charles B.

Age 69, CAD patient with multiple stents and non-healing leg ulcers

I couldn’t walk across the room without shortness of breath. My quality of life was horrid. After this treatment it was like night and day…. I feel so much better.”

Linda S.

Age 60, CAD patient with stents and bypass surgery

“When my doctor told me he was referring me to EECP and some of the astounding results it had had for his other patients, my reaction was …”Yeah, right.” But just a couple of weeks of treatment apparently left me with an entirely new blood vessel. This…new blood vessel...was keeping me alive. It was doing what stents could not.”

Robert R.

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FAQs

Why isn’t EECP used more often?

Your cardiologist may not have offered EECP treatment to you for several reasons, including your underlying health history and specific treatment plan. It’s not considered a first-line treatment for angina, even though it can decrease the need for common medications like nitroglycerin.

Treatment availability also may be a factor, because not all communities have accessible EECP equipment. Patient travel time can be a barrier to keeping appointments and completing the necessary full course of EECP treatment. EECP has become more common in the United States, though, and about 1,200 machines are now in operation across the country.

How does EECP Therapy work?

EECP treatment applies pressure to blood vessels in your lower limbs. The pressure increases blood flow back to your heart, so your heart works better. When your heart pumps better, symptoms ease.

This type of therapy can also encourage blood vessels to open new pathways for blood to flow to your heart. These pathways eventually become “natural bypass” vessels that help relieve symptoms of angina if your coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

Is EECP therapy a common procedure?

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have received EECP therapy. This treatment relieves heart disease symptoms that can’t be controlled by medicine or treated with surgery.

What is the recovery time from EECP Therapy?

EECP therapy does not require a hospital stay. You can return to your regular routine immediately after treatment. Alert your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects. Many people experience improved blood flow and reduced symptoms of angina for several years after treatment. In some cases, you may need another course of EECP therapy.