EECP® Research & Information for Patients, Providers & Payors

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What’s The Difference Between a Stroke and a Heart Attack?

What’s the difference between a stroke and a heart attack? It can be hard to tell the difference, especially if you don’t know what to...

What Is the Survival Rate of Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious condition that affects the heart. It can lead to a heart attack and in some cases, death. That being said, what...

What Is the Difference Between Stable and Unstable Angina?

Both stable and unstable angina consist of chest pain that occurs because of a lack of blood flow to the heart. However, some key differences exist between...

What is Long COVID?

What is Long COVID? If you’re asking this question, chances are you’re hearing terms like “post COVID syndrome”, “COVID long haulers”, or “post-acute...

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$Treatment Options for Refractory Angina Pectoris$

What Are My Treatment Options for Angina?

Research: EECP is shown to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with refractory angina.

Understanding Ranolazine and EECP® Side Effects and Safety

A comparison of Ranexa and EECP as treatment approaches to chronic stable angina.

Two Years Later: EECP for Patients w/ RAP and Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Research: Learn about two-year clinical outcomes after EECP therapy.

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Treating COVID-19 Long Haulers with EECP

EECP may play a role in managing 'long COVID' and post COVID-19 symptoms shown in an analysis of over 1500 cardiac patients from Flow Therapy’s specialized...

The top 3 things you can do right now to show your heart some love

Your heart works hard for you. So why not show it a little extra love? With a couple of good habits (and a few less bad ones), you can do a whole lot of...

The Next Big Thing in Heart Health: Stress Management

While stress may be a normal part of life, it doesn't have to control your days. This guide provides tips to help you control your stress as well as how...

The Impact of EECP on Peripheral Circulation

Research: Explore how EECP is a non-invasive technique that reduces angina and improves exercise capacity.

The Impact of EECP on ED Visits and Hospitalization

Clinical Trial: Learn about the impact of EECP in refractory angina patients with left ventricular dysfunction.

The Effect of EECP on Exercise-induced Myocardial Ischemia & Anginal Episodes

Learn how EECP can improve exercise tolerance in stable angina pectoris.

The Benefits of EECP on Patients With Chronic Stable Angina

Examine the impact of EECP on CCS angina class in patients with chronic stable angina.

The 5 Most Common Long COVID Symptoms

After picking up COVID-19, certain individuals struggle to overcome the disease completely and experience Long COVID symptoms for weeks (or even months)...

Taking Control of Your Angina

Angina does not have to control your life! In this guide, you'll learn about the many things you can do to take control of your angina.

Taking Control of Heart Failure

This guide provides information about how to effectively manage symptoms associated with heart failure.

Taking Control of Diabetes

Diabetes should not deprive you of a long and fulfilling life. This guide provides essential tools to help you manage your diabetes.

Taking Control of Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain can be a constant battle. Discover tips to help you manage chronic pain so you can live fuller days.

Taking Control of Chronic Lung Disease

Whether you have COPD, asthma, or emphysema, this guide provides tips to help you breathe better.

Should I Go to Urgent Care for Angina?

If you’re experiencing chest pain and wondering should I go to urgent care for angina, you’re not alone. It’s important to know when to go...

Residual High-grade Angina After EECP Therapy

Research: Learn about the degree of residual angina on the outcomes of EECP therapy for chronic stable angina.

Part II: EECP Effects On Coronary Artery Disease-related Erectile Dysfunction

Research: Learn about EECP in patients with IHD-associated ED.

Part 1 Risk Factors of EECP in Patients w- IHD-associated Erectile Dysfunction

Part I: Risk Factors of EECP in Patients w/ IHD-associated Erectile Dysfunction

EECP in patients with coronary artery disease-associated ED.

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Online Self-Assessment For Long COVID

As the end of the COVID-19 pandemic inches closer, many professionals are assessing the long-term damage done by the virus. Economists, healthcare professionals,...

One Year Later: RAP Patients Treated with EECP

Find out how patients receiving EECP therapy for refractory angina pectoris are doing one year post treatment.

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Non-Invasive EECP Therapy for Angina & Heart Failure

The future of EECP stretches beyond medical management.

Natural Approach to Angina Treatment: Diet, Lifestyle & EECP

Discover some quick tips for diet and physical activity.

Smoking Cessation- Making a Personal Quit Plan

Make a Personal Plan to Quit Smoking

Thinking about quitting? This guide will equip you with the essential tools you need to create a Personal Quit Plan.

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Long COVID Treatment For Shortness Of Breath

Everyone recovers from COVID-19 differently. Unfortunately, certain individuals experience Long COVID and require individualized treatment options for...

Long COVID Can Affect Your Heart

If you’ve ever felt lightheaded or dizzy after standing up or getting out of bed, you may have experienced symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia...

Is there a Long COVID test?

If you think you may be experiencing Long COVID symptoms, then you may also be wondering, “Is there a Long COVID test?”

Is Non Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Dangerous?

If you have been diagnosed with non obstructive CAD, you may wonder, “Is non obstructive coronary artery disease dangerous?”, and the answer is yes....

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Is Long COVID Real?

In short, yes, Long COVID is real. But, can you get tested for it, what are the symptoms, and how can you get treatment? Let’s break it down. Why...

Introducing Flow Therapy, a Message from CEO Michael Gratch

Legacy Heart Care and Trinity Heart Care are now Flow Therapy.

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$Immediate & Long-term EECP Outcomes on Chronic Stable Refractory Angina$

Immediate & Long-term EECP Outcomes on Chronic Stable Refractory Angina

A high proportion of patients gain symptomatic benefit from EECP.

How To Survive a Heart Attack If You’re Alone

Do you know how to survive a heart attack if you’re alone? This could mean the difference between life or death. If you’re alone when you have...

How long does fatigue last after COVID?

If you’re wondering, “How long does fatigue last after COVID?” – you’re not alone. Fatigue is the most common COVID-19 symptom, and many...

How fast does coronary artery disease progress and can it be slowed down?

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), is a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to and from the heart develop...

The Role of EECP Therapy in Clinical Practice

How EECP Therapy Helps Cardiology Clinical Practices

Research: Read up on the role of FDA-approved EECP Therapy in clinical practice.

How EECP Improves Exercise Tolerance in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Exercise tolerance, quality of life, and NYHA functional classification.

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Here’s What You Can Do About That COVID Long Haul Headache

Are you suffering from a long-term headache? If so, you’re not alone. A new study has found that as many as one in three people may experience a...

Frequency & Efficacy of Repeat EECP for Stable Angina Pectoris

Frequency, efficacy, predictors, and long-term success of repeat EECP.

Flow Therapy Patient Stories

Hear what these patients had to say about their EECP experience at Flow Therapy! We hope each and every EECP patient that walks through our doors has a...

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Exercising with a Heart Condition: Expectations vs. Reality

The key to exercising with heart conditions is knowing how to do it safely and effectively.

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Evidence for EECP Therapy as Heart Failure Management Tool

Learn about balloon counterpulsation as a therapy for cardiogenic shock.

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$EECP Two-Year Outcomes in Patients with Mild Refractory Angina$

EECP: Two-Year Outcomes in Patients with Mild Refractory Angina

Learn how EECP treats patients with mild to severe angina.

EECP: A Novel Therapy for Angina Treatment

Advances in therapies for CVD have led to increased life expectancy for patients with angina.

EECP, a non-invasive device signiﬁcantly improves chest pain-related outcomes

EECP, a non-invasive device signiﬁcantly improves chest pain-related outcomes findings to be presented at American College of Cardiology 70th Annual...