Development, design and implementation of a heart rehabilitation system based on External Counter Pulsation (ECP)

One of the most common diseases in the world is coronary arteries stenosis, which can be treated by non-invasive rehabilitation methods. In current paper, we discuss the development, design and implementation of a heart rehabilitation system based on a method named ECP (External Counter Pulsation). In this system, external counter pressure pulses are applied by inflating several cuffs that are wrapped around patient´s leg. These pulses are applied on diastole phase of heart cycle. The proper timing of applying pulses is decided by recording ECG and detecting R peaks. Using this system, the patient´s coronary blood flow will be improved and after some treatment sessions, it´s shown that there will be a significant improvement in the performance of the coronary arteries.