ISLAMABAD: A health expert has urged the media to play an active part in educating the public about Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) therapy in Pakistan for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and elevated lipid levels.
Dr. Raja Mehdi Hasan, a well-known cardiologist, spoke to PTV news and explained that EECP therapy offers a secure surgical option for managing angina (chest pain) in individuals with coronary artery disease.
According to Dr. Hasan, EECP machines facilitate the opening of new pathways in blood vessels around blocked arteries. He emphasized that EECP treatment acts as a natural bypass for chest pain.
Addressing a query, he mentioned that this therapy could potentially lessen the necessity for medication among patients and enhance their capacity to engage in physical activities without encountering symptoms.
Dr. Mehdi stated that thousands of individuals across the globe are currently benefiting from EECP therapy. He added that the treatment effectively alleviates symptoms of heart disease that may not be effectively controlled through drugs or surgery.
Remarkably, EECP therapy does not demand a hospital stay, allowing patients to resume their regular activities right after undergoing treatment.
He highlighted that individuals suffering from angina issues are anticipated to derive substantial advantages from this innovative treatment approach. —APP
