Patients will lie on a comfortable bed with blood pressure-like cuffs placed around the lower extremities.

Then, using a cardiac monitor, a computer regulates the inflation and deflation of the cuffs in rhythm with the heart.

Everyone knows that exercise is good for the heart and cardiovascular circulation, but for many patients, normal exercise can be too tiring, too painful, or cause limiting symptoms.

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That’s in part what makes ECP Machine such a successful treatment for heart conditions. It imitates the benefits of exercise, leading to improved circulation, increased cardiac capacity, reduced shortness of breath, and increased stamina while the patient is lying in a serene environment.