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ECP Therapy

A simple, non-invasive solution

to the complex problem of angina and heart failure.

Are you a candidate for ECP Therapy?

 

You may be a candidate if:

 

  •  You have angina and/or heart failure

  •  Your heart medications no longer relieve your angina or heart failure symptoms

  •  You have had open-heart (bypass) surgery, a balloon angioplasty or stent, or other invasive procedures, and your symptoms have returned

  •  You have been told you cannot have another bypass surgery, balloon angioplasty or stent, or other invasive procedures

  •  You have chosen not to have any further surgery, angioplasties or invasive procedures

  •  You do not have any other medical conditions that may prevent you from having ECP Therapy.

  • 10 Sessions
     

  • 1 Hour per session

10 Sessions
RM 3,500

  • 20 Sessions
     

  • 1 Hour per session

20 Sessions
RM 6,600

 

  • 35 Sessions
     

  • 1 Hour per session

Full

Treatment

(35 Sessions)
RM 10,500

1 Session @ RM 380

Pricing

For people with angina or heart failure, even simple activities — such as going to the mailbox or walking the dog — can be challenging.

 

If you are one of these people, take heart. There is a non-invasive treatment called ECP (Extended Cardio Pulsation) Therapy that clinical experience has shown to be safe and to have benefit for the treatment of angina and heart failure. Approximately 80% of patients who complete the 35-hour course of ECP Therapy experience significant symptom relief that may last up to three years.

 

ECP Therapy is an outpatient treatment for angina and heart failure. Treatments are usually given for an hour each day, five days a week, for a total of 35 hours. During the treatment, you lie on a comfortable treatment table with large blood pressure-like cuffs wrapped around your legs and buttocks. These cuffs inflate and deflate at specific times between your heartbeats. A continuous electro cardiogram (ECG) is used to set the timing so the cuffs inflate while the heart is at rest, when it normally gets its supply of blood and oxygen. The cuffs deflate at the end of that rest period, just before the next heart beat. The special sensor applied to your finger checks the oxygen level in your blood and monitors the pressure waves created by the cuff inflations and deflations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the advantages of ECP Therapy?

A: ECP Therapy is not invasive, does not require a hospital stay, has no recovery period, and allows you to return to your routine each day after receiving treatment.

 

Q: What are the benefits of ECP Therapy?

A: Most patients experience positive results, such as the following:

  • Having no angina or angina that is less frequent and less intense

  • Having more energy

  • Being able to take part in more activities of daily living with little or no angina or heart failure symptoms Enjoying a better quality of life

  • Having a more positive outlook.

 

Q: Is ECP treatment comfortable?

A: There is a feeling of pressure from the cuffs around your legs and buttocks. Once you become accustomed to this pressure, the sessions usually pass comfortably.

 

Q: How will I feel after the treatment?

A: ECP Therapy is often described as being like “passive exercise,” so you may feel tired after the first few days of treatment. This is normal, especially if you haven’t been exercising. Usually, once this short “training period” is over, you will begin to notice that you have more energy.

 

Q: When can I expect to feel improvement?

A: Each patient responds differently. Most patients report beginning to feel better about halfway through the seven weeks.

 

Q: How long do the benefits of ECP Therapy last after a course of treatment?

A: The International ECP Patient Registry (IEPR) collects data on the safety, effectiveness, and long-term benefits of ECP Therapy. The IEPR data have shown that benefits of ECP Therapy can last up to three years after completing the first course (35 hours) of treatment. Other smaller studies have shown the benefits last up to five years in some patients.

 

Q: Can I have therapy more than once?

A: Yes. If your symptoms return, your doctor will decide if you need to repeat your ECP treatments.

 

Q: What if I miss an appointment?

A: Having your ECP Therapy each day of the seven-week treatment course is an important part of receiving the greatest benefit. Missed treatments are usually made up so you receive all 35 hours.

 

Q: Can I exercise during the weeks I’m receiving ECP Therapy?

A: Your doctor will discuss an exercise program, how and when you should begin, and how much you should do. Exercising can help you keep the benefits of your ECP treatments.

 

Q: When can I resume sexual activity?

A: Like exercise, this is an important issue to discuss with your doctor.

 

Q: Can everyone have ECP Therapy?

A: Your doctor knows your medical history and condition and will determine if you can have EECP® Therapy.

 

Q: What are the risks of ECP Therapy?

A: Occasionally, patients develop mild skin irritation in the areas under the treatment cuffs or experience muscle or joint discomfort. Some patients feel tired after the first few treatments but this usually ends after the first week. Rarely, patients develop shortness of breath requiring hospitalization and treatment. Your ECP therapist is trained to make your treatments safe and to minimize risk.

 

Q: Does insurance cover ECP Therapy?

A: Most insurance companies have coverage policies that could cover the treatment. Please contact your insurance company for clarification.

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