Often Patients ask – Bypass surgery thik hai ya EECP treatment
A good doctor has once said that surgery is always the second best option. If there is another option available before that, always go for that.
The Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) treatment is somewhat the option available before surgery. This treatment is not only more beneficial than a bypass surgery or an angioplasty, but also more efficient and cost effective. Her are some points to answer the EECP Treatment vs Bypass surgery question
How does a patient undergoes an EECP Treatment vs Bypass surgery
The EECP Treatment is a natural treatment which focuses on opening up dormant smaller arteries that exist in our body but are inactive.
To undergo EECP treatment, a patient lies down on the EECP machine (a bed) and is then wrapped with three cuffs (similar to blood pressure cuffs) that are placed on the calves, legs and hip region. These cuffs contract sequentially during the resting phase of the heart of the cardiac cycle.
The EECP therapy leads to expansion of the networks of the tiny blood vessels or capillaries and helps to develop new pathways around the arteries that are blocked. This results in the increase of the blood flow and also the normalisation of the blood flow to the heart muscles. This treatment does not involve any type of surgery or artificial substances, contrary to the traditional bypass surgery or angioplasty.
EECP Therapy Cost vs Bypass surgery cost
The EECP treatment is a 42 days program in which the patient rests on the machine for 1 hour per sitting. Though the price of EECP treatment at various centers might vary anywhere between 2500-3500 per sitting, at Cardia Health Care Noida, we charge INR 2000 per sitting for the treatment. You can find more details of eecp treatment cost here
Whereas per reports, a Bypass surgery in India could cost anywhere between INR95,000-450,000 depending on the location and the hospital
Duration of EECP Treatment and its Benefits vs Bypass
According to research, a minimum of 35 sittings of EECP treatment is compulsory in order for the treatment to properly work, But as per recent studies and our experience in the past 9 years, 42 sittings have proven to give better results.
Hence, we give 42 sitting to all the patients at our centre. This treatment not only benefits the heart, but also all other organs. It improves the condition of kidneys, liver, pancreas, and even conditions like diabetes, sleep, and memory. Once the treatment has been given, there is a very low probability of the patient to need it again provided a healthy lifestyle is followed.
If the patient follows the cardio rehabilitation program that is suggested by our doctors, 97% patients don’t require bypass or angioplasty after this treatment. On the other hand when it comes to surgical treatment, a higher number of patients require another surgery after 6-7 years, and in exceptional cases in 10-12 years.
Additionally, a patient does not require to be on bed rest once the treatment is complete, where if one opts for a surgical method, then they usually need a bed rest for 3 months and even after that the patient continues to live a compromised lifestyle afterwards.
Conclusion
EECP is an FDA approved safe alternative for heart treatment. This treatment is so safe and effective that even a healthy individual can take it to further enhance his/her heart condition, stamina and cardiovascular functionality (Read detailed article by ANI News). Once a patient undergoes this treatment huge improvement in their angina (chest) pain, diabetes, hypertension, kidney function, post-stroke conditions, and in some cases, erectile dysfunction can be seen. Patients who have already undergone an angiography or bypass surgery can also take this treatment to improve their angina pain and avoid future surgeries. This is because unlike bypass surgery and angioplasty, EECP targets entire heart altogether and improves overall heart circulation.