Author/Authors :
Michaels، نويسنده , , Andrew D. and Barsness، نويسنده , , Gregory W. and Soran، نويسنده , , Ozlem and Kelsey، نويسنده , , Sheryl F. and Kennard، نويسنده , , Elizabeth D. and Hui، نويسنده , , John C.K. and Lawson، نويسنده , , William E.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
We assessed the frequency, efficacy, predictors, and long-term success of repeat enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy in relieving angina in a large cohort of patients who had chronic angina pectoris and had undergone a full course of EECP. Within 2 years of the initial course of EECP, the rate of repeat EECP was 18%, which occurred at a mean interval of 378 days after initial EECP. Of those who underwent repeat EECP, 70% had a decrease of ≥1 angina class at the end of repeat EECP with similar decreases in nitroglycerin use.
