External Counter Pulsation (ECP) is a non-invasive treatment to lower the number and intensity of angina episodes.

Treatment is administered through three pairs of external inflatable cuffs applied around the lower legs, upper legs and buttocks. These cuffs continuously inflate and deflate between the resting period of the heartbeat and increase blood returned to the heart.

The basic principle of ECP treatment involves increasing the amount of blood returning to the heart, which helps supply more oxygen to its starved areas. With more oxygen available, the heart can function much more efficiently and reduce chest pain.