Enhanced external counterpulsation for ischemic heart disease: what's behind the curtain?

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Summary

Suggested mechanisms contributing to the clinical benefit of EECP include improvement in endothelial function, promotion of coronary collateralization, enhancement of ventricular function, peripheral effects similar to those observed with regular physical exercise, and nonspecific placebo effects.

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review
Published
2003-06-01
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Keywords

Medicine, Angina, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Revascularization

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