Mr. Arvind was 58.
A doting father, working professional, and the type who hardly ever missed that early-morning walk. Then, one day while climbing stairs, he had a strange feeling of heaviness in his chest. His ECG showed heart blockages.
Do you know the first thing his doctor said to him?
“You’ll have to get a bypass surgery or an angioplasty.”
His face went pale. Surgery. Stents. Risks. Hospital bills. He asked himself: There’s got to be another way? And that is a question thousands of people in India ask each and every day.
The answer is yes – there IS a non-surgical, medically-proven alternative: EECP Therapy.
This blog explains what causes heart blockages, how EECP can help, and what it offers and whether EECP can remove heart blockages because your heart deserves clarity, not confusion.
What Are Heart Blockages?
Your heart is like a water pump that never stops. It pumps oxygen-rich blood through arteries, the pipelines that keep your body alive.
As cholesterol, fat, and calcium begin sticking to the walls of those arteries, the flow becomes tighter. This buildup is plaque, and the condition is called coronary artery disease or heart blockages. As these blockages build up over time, they deprive your heart muscle of oxygen and can cause:
- Chest pain or heaviness
- Breathlessness even with mild activity
- Fatigue and dizziness
- And sometimes, a heart attack
When doctors spot blockages, they generally recommend bypass surgery or angioplasty to “open” them. But imagine if the human heart could clear blockages naturally, without a surgeon’s help.
That is where EECP therapy can be helpful.
What Is EECP Treatment?
A modern and FDA-approved facility for non-surgical heart treatment, EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation therapy), has been established in Delhi/NCR. It is a non-invasive treatment for the heart that works by assisting the body in forming its own “natural bypass,” increasing blood flow to the heart.
Consider it a second chance to heal your heart, without cuts, stents, or anaesthesia.
At SAAOL Heartcare Delhi, 6 lakh+ patients with heart blockages have been treated with EECP to avoid surgery and live symptom-free lives.
How Does EECP Work?
The mechanism of EECP works by improving blood circulation in a very intelligent way.
- You lie on a comfortable bed.
- Giant air cuffs are wrapped around your legs and thighs.
- These cuffs are inflated and deflated in time with your heartbeat by means of a computer-controlled system.
- As your heart relaxes (diastole), the cuffs inflate, and they push oxygen-rich blood back toward the heart.
- Your arteries become pressurized to a higher level, and smaller blood vessels in your body are increasingly opening up (collaterals).
- Over time, the tiny vessels grow stronger and begin to carry blood around the blocked arteries, bypassing blockages in a natural way.
This is why many patients say they’re taking “natural bypass therapy.”
Can EECP Remove Heart Blockage?
This is the one question that most patients are worried about and deserves a direct response.
EECP does not physically remove plaque from arteries the way surgery does. But it does something else, almost as powerful:
It opens up new paths to carry the blood around your clogged arteries, relieving the blockages and allowing you to get the oxygen you need for a strong, healthy heart.
Imagine all the traffic is concentrated on one road. Rather than attempting to tow away every car, EECP opens side roads so traffic can flow smoothly once more.
Your heart receives the oxygen it requires that too, without surgery.
Several studies, also featured in the JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, have found that EECP:
- Enhances the flow of oxygen to the heart
- Reduces chest pain (angina)
- Improves exercise tolerance
- Enhances quality of life
So, while EECP doesn’t literally “clear” heart blockages, it removes their impact on your life.
Is EECP a Replacement for Bypass or Angioplasty?
For many patients, yes.
- EECP is an alternative to bypass surgery and angioplasty, particularly for:
- Patients not well-suited for surgery due to age, diabetic conditions
- Those with multiple blockages or previously failed bypasses
- People who don’t want to go under the knife
NIH Research suggests that EECP may improve blood flow as effectively as mild revascularization, without a hospital stay or recovery time.
At SAAOL Heartcare Delhi, doctors first screen you with an ECG, echocardiogram, lipid profile, and sometimes CT angiography to assess whether you are a right candidate.
If the answer is yes, then you can also start EECP treatment and, in a few weeks, begin feeling the difference by having more energy, less chest pain, and improved endurance.
How Long is an EECP Treatment?
A typical EECP course includes:
- 40 sessions, 60 min each, within a few weeks (7 days/week).
- It’s painless, performed as an outpatient procedure.
- You can listen to music, read, or even snooze while the therapy does its work.
Every time, it trains your heart to accept the blood more effectively. The effects continue to multiply for months after you finish.
Benefits of EECP Therapy
EECP is clinically proven to provide various benefits for the cardiovascular system:
Increases Blood Circulation to the Heart
The treatment improves the supply of oxygen and perfusion in regions that are deprived by blockages.
Reduces Angina and Breathlessness
Chest pain subsides, and patients can walk farther before experiencing discomfort.
Promotes Natural Bypass Formation
New small arteries are formed around blocked areas, which is good for long-term heart health.
Lowers Blood Pressure
By enhancing vascular function and lowering arterial stiffness.
Enhances Energy Levels
More efficient oxygen flow translates into more stamina, a better mood, and less fatigue.
Non-Surgical and Safe
No cuts, no stents, no hospital stay, and zero time off for recovery.
Dr. Bimal Chhajer (MBBS, MD, Ex-AIIMS) Founder SAAOL Heartcare:
“EECP is like giving your heart a second life, naturally. It’s not an elective therapy; it’s a treatment method based on science for reversing heart disease without surgery.”
Who Can Take EECP Therapy?
Good Candidates for EECP: You’re a candidate if you;
- You have been diagnosed with heart blockages.
- You’ve been told you need a bypass or angioplasty, but would like to avoid an invasive option.
- You are having chest discomfort, or you feel tired because your heart is not getting enough blood.
- You’ve already had a bypass or a stent, but the symptoms persist.
- You have diabetes, hypertension, or are elderly and not suitable for surgery.
Be sure to speak with your cardiologist for the final say on eligibility.
Other Non-Invasive Treatments That Help Address Blockages
For us at SAAOL Heartcare Delhi, heart disease is a 360-degree problem, which can’t be solved with just medicines or surgery.
That’s why we combine EECP therapy with holistic treatments to heal your heart within.
SAAOL Detox Therapy
The content of toxins and heavy metals in the blood may exacerbate arterial damage.
Our Detox Therapy process removes them, supports liver and kidney function, and normalizes the blood flow naturally.
Zero-Oil Diet Consultation
Our registered expert dietitians, led by Garima Arora, create custom heart-healthy meal plans that are oil-free, high fiber, plant-based, and easy to follow.
This diet is a means of reducing or even lowering cholesterol, preventing new blockages, and keeping an ideal weight.
Lifestyle and Stress Management
We train them in relaxation, meditation, or simple breathing practices that decrease stress, one of the great silent killers of heart disease.
Collectively, these treatments reverse heart disease naturally and keep you living longer and better.
Long-Term Results of EECP Therapy
Clinical research indicates that the benefits of EECP last between 3 to 5 years (or longer if accompanied by lifestyle modifications).
Patients report:
- No recurrence of angina
- Improved walking distance
- Better sleep and energy
- Reduced medication use
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Yes. When used with appropriate lifestyle modification, EECP:
- Improves arterial elasticity
- Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol)
- Reduces inflammation in blood vessels
- Enhances the heart’s pumping efficiency (ejection fraction)
So, while EECP treats current blockages, it could also stop others from developing, keeping your heart healthy for a long life.
In Conclusion: Second Life Without Surgery
Heart blockages sound frightening. The surgery part makes it worse. But modern medicine gives you a second path, one that’s safe, effective, and natural.
EECP treatment enables your heart to make bypasses of its own and live a life free again.
It’s not a treatment for just heart blockages; it is a reclamation of your life.
At SAAOL Delhi, we have seen thousands of lives change through EECP treatment, Detox Therapy, and Zero-Oil lifestyle advice. You don’t have to be afraid of your diagnosis anymore. You just have to take the first step; your heart will do the rest.
FAQs
1. What is the purpose of EECP therapy?
Doctors use EECP to increase blood flow in people with heart blockages, angina, or coronary artery disease when surgery isn’t an option.
2. Can EECP cure heart blockage? If yes, then how much?
EECP does not eliminate the plaque, but it makes natural bypasses that allow blood to go around blockages, and its positive effect on symptoms of blocked arteries is very significant.
3. How long do the benefits of EECP last?
When maintained by a healthy diet and lifestyle, results can last 3–5 years or more.
4. Is EECP therapy safe?
Yes. It has been F.D.A.-approved, is not invasive, and can be used for most heart patients, including elderly people.
5. What is the cost of EECP in India?
Cost varies depending on the number of sessions and location. Personalised programmes are offered after assessment at SAAOL Heartcare Delhi