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Abstract P191: Improved Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure After Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy Combined With a Lifestyle Modification Program

Abstract only Background: Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive, FDA approved therapy for refractory angina. Because EECP increases nitric oxide release, it may have an ancillary benefit on blood pressure (BP). Methods: We measured changes in BP at baseline over 35 sessions of E...

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Published in:Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. 1979) Tex. 1979), 2017-09, Vol.70 (suppl_1)
Main Authors: Bharmal, Murtaza, Share, Michael, Soulati, Sara, Chiaro, Dean, Weaver, Ronald, Victor, Ronald, Henry, Timothy
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract only Background: Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive, FDA approved therapy for refractory angina. Because EECP increases nitric oxide release, it may have an ancillary benefit on blood pressure (BP). Methods: We measured changes in BP at baseline over 35 sessions of EECP, which included lifestyle coaching. Supine blood pressure was measured before and after every EECP session by trained healthcare technicians with calibrated manual sphygmomanometers. Results: 404 patients (age 67.2 ± 10.0, 50% male - 200/404, 77% African American - 311/404) completed the program. Hypertensive subjects at baseline (37% - 150/404) showed an improvement in both systolic and diastolic BP (Table). Notably, there was a marked reduction in BP after the first EECP session, with a further, more modest reduction by the end of the 35 sessions. Weight decreased by a mean 3.0 lbs (p
ISSN:0194-911X
1524-4563
DOI:10.1161/hyp.70.suppl_1.p191