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About EECP
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Heart & Vessels
Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart FailureMicrovascular Heart DiseaseAfter Bypass SurgeryHypertensionAthletic Heart PerformanceHeart Attack PreventionCardiac LongevityBrain & Nerves
Stroke RecoveryStroke PreventionAlzheimer’s & Parkinson’s TreatmentAlzheimer’s & Parkinson’s PreventionVascular ParkinsonismSleep DisordersDiabetes & Circulation
Diabetes and Vascular HealthOther Diabetic ComplicationsCirculatory and Sexual HealthSexual PerformanceSenses & Wellbeing
Sudden Hearing LossSudden Vision LossIschemic Eye DiseasesDepression in Vascular PatientsAnxiety & DepressionPost-Covid SyndromeWHEN IS IT USED?
When Might EECP Be Considered?
EECP is a non-surgical circulation therapy. Explore 24 conditions where it has been studied or used as supportive care, and learn when a clinical evaluation may help you decide.
A guide, not a diagnosis
EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) gently supports blood flow with timed cuff pressure on the legs. Below, conditions are grouped by where EECP is used or being researched. The strength of evidence differs from topic to topic: some uses are well established, others are still emerging. Every page explains what is known, what is still being studied, and who may be considered.
Non-invasive and pain-free
Evidence level explained per topic
Suitability decided by clinical evaluation
CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS
Heart and circulation
The areas with the longest research history.
Coronary Artery Blockage
Has been studied for ongoing chest pain and breathlessness linked to narrowed coronary arteries.
Heart Failure
May support exercise capacity and daily comfort alongside standard heart failure care.
Microvascular Heart Disease
Considered for chest pain when the smallest heart vessels, not the large arteries, are affected.
After Stent & Bypass
May be considered when symptoms persist or return after a stent or bypass procedure.
Athletic Heart Performance
Explored as a recovery and circulation-support option for active people.
Heart Attack Prevention
May support circulation as one part of a broader, physician-led prevention plan.
Hypertension
Research is ongoing on how circulation therapy may fit alongside blood pressure management.
Not sure where you fit?
Share your history with our team and we will explain what is realistic.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Beyond the heart
Emerging and supportive areas. Research is ongoing, and suitability depends on clinical evaluation.
Brain, Nerves and Mind
Stroke Recovery
May support circulation and rehabilitation goals after a stroke, under medical guidance.
Stroke Prevention
Studied as a way to support healthy blood flow as part of risk reduction.
Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Treatment
Early research asks whether better blood flow may support symptoms; evidence is limited.
Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Risk Reduction
Explored as one possible approach to supporting brain circulation over time.
Vascular Parkinsonism
Explored for movement symptoms linked to small-vessel changes in the brain.
Vascular Depression
Considered as supportive care when low mood is linked to reduced blood flow.
Anxiety & Depression
Explored as supportive care for stress, low mood and anxiety; not a replacement for treatment.
Sleep Disorders
Considered as a complementary approach to sleep quality; evidence is emerging.
Diabetes and Intimate Health
Diabetes & Vascular Complications
Studied for the circulation concerns that often accompany diabetes.
Other Diabetes Complications
Research is ongoing for further diabetes-related circulation problems.
Erectile Dysfunction
May support vascular function where circulation is a contributing factor.
Sexual Function
May support intimate health where reduced circulation plays a role.
Senses and Whole-body Health
Sudden Hearing Loss
Explored as an add-on option; prompt medical assessment always comes first.
Sudden Vision Loss
Studied as supportive care in vascular-related vision problems.
Ischemic Eye Disease
Studied for eye conditions related to a reduced blood supply.
Post-COVID Syndrome
Research is ongoing on circulation support for lingering fatigue and breathlessness.
Cardiac Longevity
May support heart and vessel health as part of long-term wellbeing.
Evidence differs by topic
Please read our medical note before drawing conclusions.
Important medical note
EECP is not a standard or proven treatment for every condition on this page. For some heart conditions it is an established option; for others, research is still ongoing or evidence is limited. EECP does not replace your doctor’s care or prescribed medication, and individual results vary. Whether it may be suitable depends on a clinical evaluation of your history, current symptoms and test results.
Who May Be Considered?
After a clinical evaluation, EECP may be discussed for people who:
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Still have symptoms despite their current medication
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Are looking for a non-surgical, complementary option
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Want to support circulation and recovery alongside their current care
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Have been told a procedure is not suitable, or prefer to avoid one
EECP is not suitable for everyone. Conditions such as severe aortic valve leakage, uncontrolled arrhythmia or blood clots in the legs can rule it out, which is why every plan begins with a medical check.
Not sure if EECP is right for you?
Book a consultation. We will review your history and tell you honestly whether it may help.