Counterpulsation Therapy
Counterpulsation therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that was first developed at Harvard University, USA in the 1950s. In the USA it has been approved for use in the treatment of cardiac disease since 1995, and was first brought to the UK in 2004 where treatment centres were set up in Bradford and Wimbledon. The benefits of the treatment have been highlighted in numerous clinical studies, published in medical journals around the world during the last 27 years. More recently many other therapeutic benefits have been identified including enhanced sports recovery and performance and physical and psychological benefits in healthy individuals. The length of therapy depends on the primary indication for its use.
External Counter Pulsation opens up blood vessels within the heart muscle and promotes the growth of new blood vessels into areas of the heart that are not receiving enough blood. It also stimulates the release of important compounds that reduce inflammation throughout the body.
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How does it work?
When the heart is relaxing and filling with blood (diastolic phase) the cuffs inflate rapidly and in sequence from calves to thighs to buttocks. This causes a reversal in the direction of blood flow in the aorta, the main blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. This increases the volume of blood and velocity of blood in the coronary arteries. These blood vessels run on the surface of the heart and carry blood to the heart muscle. Blockages or narrowing in these vessels can cause chest pain and heart attacks.
Over time this increase in the blood flow to the coronary arteries leads to the opening up of small blood vessels within the heart muscle, known as collaterals and the development and growth (angiogenesis) of new blood vessels within the heart muscle.
Counterpulsation also causes favourable changes to the balance of certain chemicals in the blood. These chemicals have important roles in maintaining the health of the delicate internal lining of all bloods vessels, known as the endothelium.
The beneficial effects that occur during counterpulsation therapy persist long after treatment has finished and health improvements may continue for several years.
Side effects
Counterpulsation therapy has very few side effects.
It takes time during the first session to acclimatize to the rhythmic squeezing of the cuffs, and the therapist will gradually increase the pressure until the treatment level is reached. Rarely, in the first few days after treatment, cardiac patients may experience a change or an increase in chest pain. Any change will be discussed with the cardiologist, and appropriate action will be taken. Clients who have not exercised for a long time sometimes experience aching muscles in the first week of treatment. This is similar to starting any new form
of exercise.
What other benefits can counterpulsation therapy offer?
Energy and vitality:
it is a powerful form of exercise for the whole body, similar to a hard work out at a gym, but achieved whilst lying down at rest. It enables vigorous exercise even in individuals who are unable to exercise due to symptoms or disability.
Weight loss:
it can support weight loss by improving wellbeing and physical fitness, enabling individuals to take more regular exercise.
Depression:
depression is a common condition and varies in severity. It is not commonly appreciated that there is a strong association between depression and heart disease Middle aged women with depression or Bipolar disorder have a fourfold increased risk of developing coronary disease. Recently published studies from Denmark and China have shown that counterpulsation therapy leads to a significant long term reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Erectile Dysfunction:
it improves blood flow to the penis and is an effective non-drug, non-surgical alternative for erectile problems. Results vary depending on the underlying cause of the problem.
Sports recovery and performance:
it can speed the time to recovery after exercise and after injury and it has been shown to improve power output, even after very short treatment times.
Diabetes:
blood sugar levels improve with counterpulsation therapy and in many cases insulin requirements fall.
Inflammation:
it leads to a rapid reduction in markers of inflammation in the body and can be beneficial in chronic inflammatory conditions, such as Lupus.
Vision and Voice:
individuals who have had therapy often report an improvement in their vision. Professional singers have reported improvements in both vocal range and voice quality.
Skin:
blood flow and oxygen deliver to the skin are enhanced, some chronic skin conditions can improve following treatment.
Counterpulsation Ltd
Statement of purpose
Aims
To promote cardiac health via External Counterpulsation,( ECP) an innovative outpatient treatment which improves cardiac blood flow.
ECP is FDA and European Society of cardiology level 2a approved
To provide a high standard of individualized care, in a friendly and professional environment, taking in to account patient preference, age, gender, religious views and cultural diversities.
All clients have a pre treatment personalized screening programme to determine their suitability.
To improve the quality of life and exercise tolerance in patients suffering from chronic stable angina.
The service is designed and supervised by consultant cardiologists to ensure that all service users receive care that is appropriate and safe.
To treat other forms of cardiac disease which are deemed suitable for ECP by a consultant cardiologist.
To offer ECP to non cardiac wellness clients who wish to improve their general health and wellbeing.
Appropriate individualized health screening will be undertaken prior to treatment commencing.
ECP can also be used to aid sportsmen and women as part of a training programme. Pre treatment screening is required.
Our Objectives
- To develop the understanding and use of ECP in cardiac patients.
- To offer ECP to clients who wish to improve their health and wellness.
- To involve our clients by seeking their views on all aspects of how we run our service and respond by making improvements that reflect their observations and suggestions.
- To constantly strive to improve the quality of the services we provide.
- To ensure that the delivery of our services is understood and accessible to all clients, irrespective of cultural and ethnic diversity and disability.
- To demonstrate excellent clinical governance.
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