Last Monday was the last of 35 External Counter Pulsation (ECP) treatments Steve has undergone for congestive heart failure and angina. When each hour-long session was completed, he felt pretty good, and toward the end he was able to walk without a cane for about 275 feet just touching the wall for balance. His legs [...]
Spasticity in Steve’s big toe on his left foot was caused by the stroke, and has resulted in much pain. But, surprisingly, the spasticity has been greatly reduced by the non-invasive ECP/ EECP treatments he is undergoing (see Video). The toe was so spastic and painful that he wanted to cut his leg off. Then [...]
It’s been over two weeks since Steve started the ECP Heart Treatment to treat congestive heart failure, so I want to give you an update. He’s had nine one-hour treatments. The first ECP (external counter pulsation) treatment made his legs sore from the constant pumping of the cuffs. He was exhausted the rest of the [...]
My husband, Steve, will start an ECP heart treatment next week to increase the circulation of blood flow to his heart. ECP or External Counter Pulsation is a non-invasion therapy for the treatment of congestive heart failure and advanced angina pectoris. When the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygenated blood, it sends a signal [...]
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