Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a non-surgical heart therapy offered at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul, Turkey. The JCI-accredited university hospital provides 35 outpatient sessions without surgery or anesthesia.
During EECP, cuffs around the legs apply pressure in time with the heartbeat. This may increase blood flow to the heart and support the formation of new vessels around narrowed coronary arteries.
The clinic lists EECP among its available medical technologies. Treatment takes one hour per day, six days per week, for 35 sessions in total.
EECP may be considered when symptoms continue despite medical treatment or when bypass surgery or stenting is not suitable. The listed candidates include people with cardiomyopathy, established heart failure, or restenosis after bypass or stenting.
Suitability depends on a person’s health and vessel anatomy. A doctor can review medical records and discuss whether this therapy may fit the patient’s case.
EECP is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Turkish Society of Cardiology, and the Turkish Medical Association. The listed FDA-approved indications include angina, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock.
Other indications listed include vascular disease-related erectile dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease. The clinic’s information also names stable and unstable angina.
Reported outcomes include less chest pain, reduced medication needs, better functional capacity, and improved quality of life. Some patients may also experience improved sexual function; results vary by individual.
People considering EECP at this JCI-accredited hospital can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss eligibility and treatment details.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a heart surgeon | $100 - $180 | |
| Male Check-up | $700 - $3000 | |
| Echocardiography | $150 - $300 | |
| Paediatric Check-Up | $400 - $600 | |
| Consultation with a cardiologist | $80 - $150 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) | $1700 | |
| Radiofrequency ablation | Price on request | |
| Heart cryoablation | Price on request | |
| Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping | Price on request |
Istinye Liv Hospital is located on the Bosphorus coast 40 minutes drive from the Istanbul New Airport.
2,700 international patients choose Istinye Liv for treatment annually.
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