Key result
Enhanced external counterpulsation improved absolute brachial flow-mediated dilation and peak Vo2 similarly in patients with ischaemic LVD and preserved LV function (P≥0.05 between groups).
Why the study?
Does enhanced external counterpulsation improve endothelial function and exercise capacity in patients with ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction?
Observational (n=24)
Does enhanced external counterpulsation improve endothelial function and exercise capacity in patients with ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction?
p-value: p=≥ 0.05
EECP therapy improves peripheral vascular function and exercise capacity in patients with ischaemic LV dysfunction to a similar extent as in those with preserved LV function.
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May support EECP in ischaemic LVD; extends observational data but leaves open randomized confirmation.
Beck et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction (n=24). Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) vs. Symptomatic CAD with preserved LV function was evaluated on Endothelial function in peripheral conduit arteries and exercise capacity (peak Vo2) (p=≥ 0.05). Enhanced external counterpulsation improved absolute brachial flow-mediated dilation and peak Vo2 similarly in patients with ischaemic LVD and preserved LV function (P≥0.05 between groups).
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