How much does EECP therapy cost?

How much does EECP therapy cost?

The average hospitalization and physician charge in the US was $17,995, and the average EECP cost was $4880, yielding an annual cost savings/patient of $17,074.

Is EECP treatment effective?

Overall, EECP has been proven to be a safe therapy, as reported by the International EECP patient registry (IEPR) in 2000. Of 2511 patients treated, 0.3% died, 0.9% had a myocardial infarction, 0.2% had bypass grafting, and 0.8% had percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) during the treatment period.

How is EECP done?

Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is performed as a non-invasive treatment to lower the number and intensity of angina episodes. Treatment is administered through three pairs of external inflatable cuffs that are applied around the lower legs, upper legs and buttocks.

What are some of the side effects from EECP therapy?

After External Counter Pulsation Treatment

• Fatigue.
• Headache or dizziness, generally mild.
• Muscle aches.
• Skin irritation or chafing around the cuffs.
• Sores on the leg whre pressure has been applied.

Who Cannot do EECP?

Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and frequent PVCs may interfere with the triggering of the EECP system. The average beats should be of 50-100/min. However, if the heart rate is controlled and no faster than 100 bpm, atrial fibrillation will not interfere with EECP.

How long does EECP last?

“The great majority of participants have more energy and can exercise with much less angina or heart pain,” Rubenfire adds. “For some, the effects of EECP treatment can last up to two years.”

Can EECP remove heart blockage?

Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) may stimulate the openings or formation of collaterals (small branches of blood vessels) to create a natural bypass around narrowed or blocked arteries.

Is EECP better than bypass?

This is why EECP is often referred to as a “natural bypass.”…COMPARISON OF TREATMENT OPTIONS.

Angioplasty with stenting (PCI)	EECP
The (“guilty”) the most severe stenosisis treated, while other stenosis are left untreated.	All stenosis (mild to severe) and the areas involving infarction receive therapy.