Nucardio Heart Center

External Counterpulsation (ECP) is a type of noninvasive, safe, and painless procedure for congestive heart failure treatment, especially chest pain - angina. External Counterpulsation is clinically proven to be more successful in reversing the effects of chest pain by improving blood circulation, and strengthening the cardiovascular system, all for a fraction of the cost. External Counterpulsation is approved by the FDA and Medicare and covered by most private insurers. It is appropriate for nearly all heart disease sufferers, regardless of age, size, or other conditions. This groundbreaking procedure is the best-kept secret in medicine, until now. [Read More]

Q: How old is External Counterpulsation?
A: External Counterpulsation was first discovered in 1953 by the Kantrowitz brothers who were leaders in heart disease and chest pain research for decades.
Q: How often are heart disease treatments?
A: Seven weeks of continuous heart disease treatments, requiring a daily visit for 1 hour: Monday - Friday.
Q: What is angina pectoris, or chest pain?
A: Angina pectoris or chest pain, literally means, "strangling in the chest". It is a type of heart disease.
Q: How many types of heart diseases exist?
A:There are many types of heart disease. [Read More]

Unlike procedures such as bypass surgery, balloon angioplasty, and stents, External Counterpulsation is entirely non-invasive (involves no surgery, drugs or needles), carries no risk, is comfortable, and is administered in an outpatient setting. It's your ideal chest pain relief. In fact, External Counterpulsation can feel like a deep muscle massage to the legs and the patient is completely relaxed during the process. External Counterpulsation is administered as an out-patient procedure, making it very convenient for the patient and the family. Medical facilities are catching on to this new procedure, and so can you. [Read More]