External counterpulsation therapy, also called enhanced external counterpulsation, is a procedure that may be performed on individuals with angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy. The United States Food and Drug Administration first approved it in 1980 for treating angina, myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock, later clearing it for additional conditions including congestive heart failure.
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External counterpulsation therapy (ECP) is a procedure that may be performed on individuals with angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy.
External counterpulsation (Wikipedia)
Treats: Heart Failure, Lead: treats Heart FailureQuote, Treats: Heart Failure, Lead: treats Heart Failure
External counterpulsation therapy (ECP) is a procedure that may be performed on individuals with angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy.
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