Since completing his ECP treatment 10 months ago, 73 year old Al says he is now walking every day with no pain or shortness of breath. He also notes that he had a new prescription filled for nitroglycerin prior to starting CardiAssistT ECP therapy 10 months ago, but has not yet had the need to take even one pill from the bottle. Al is feeling great, is more energetic, is doing handyman chores around the house and even better, is enjoying dancing and being able to live a normal life again.

John Bartolomeo

Is a 55 year old teacher who had an MI in April, 1999. CPR was initiated and he was shocked more than 10 times. The doctors in the hospital were pessimistic about his recovery and stated that the chances for John returning to a normal life were minimal. John did recover however and because he did not want any interventional procedures, he signed himself out of the hospital against the doctor's orders and into the care of his own cardiologist who recommended External Counter Pulsation. John is now back teaching full time and feels he has a new "lease on life", thanks to ECP.

Ray Picher

Had bypass surgery in 1980 and an angioplasty in 1990. Despite aggressive medical therapy, even minimal activity would produce shortness of breath and pain in his chest. At the age of 76, Ray had absolutely no energy. He thought he was coming to the end of his life and would no longer be able to do the things he enjoyed.

Since having CardiAssistT ECP therapy, Ray has had no angina or shortness of breath. He now walks 1-1/2 miles five times a week and mows the lawn. Ray says, "I feel great and am very happy with how ECP therapy has helped give me back my life."

Lynn Butler

51, had Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery 8 years ago. However, like many diabetics, his grafts closed back up again. Since he was not a candidate for additional surgery or angioplasty, Mr. Butler was told by his cardiologist to go home and take it easy. Adding to Mr. Butler's burden was the psychological impact of his cardiologist stating that there was nothing else that could be done. His only option, or so he thought, was to sit at home, take his medicine and pray he would make it through another day.

Although skeptical at first, after receiving 35 CardiAssistT ECP treatments, Lynn is now living life again. It has been months since he last took any nitroglycerin and he now works a 40 hour work week. Lynn is now a firm believer saying, "I have my life back without drugs, surgery or angioplasty, amazing."

Akshay Patel

Though only 50 years of age, suffered with chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and the frequent need for nitroglycerin. His ability to work was very limited due to the onset of one or all of these symptoms. He had 4 blocked arteries and it was recommended he have at least an angioplasty for symptomatic relief. However, Akshay did not want to have any invasive procedures until he had exhausted all other options, one of which turned out to be ECP.

It has been over a year since he finished his ECP course of treatment and he is still delighted with the fact that he can now climb stairs (even up to 7 floors) with no shortness of breath or chest pain. He no longer needs to take one of his medications and the others have been cut in half by his physician. His use of nitroglycerin has dropped dramatically...he has not taken ANY since having ECP therapy! Akshay says, "What makes me happiest is the fact that having the ECP treatment has eliminated my need to have any invasive procedures. You just can't beat that outcome."

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