Enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with refractory angina pectoris: a pilot study with six months follow-up regarding physical capacity and health-related quality of life | Zendy

Eline Wu | Zendy; Jan Mårtensson | Zendy; Anders Broström | Zendy

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Enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with refractory angina pectoris: a pilot study with six months follow-up regarding physical capacity and health-related quality of life

Author(s) -

Eline Wu,

Jan Mårtensson,

Anders Broström

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

european journal of cardiovascular nursing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.914

H-Index - 50

eISSN - 1873-1953

pISSN - 1474-5151

DOI - 10.1177/1474515112468067

Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , canadian cardiovascular society , refractory (planetary science) , angina , coronary artery disease , physical therapy , cardiology , myocardial infarction , physics , nursing , astrobiology

Refractory angina pectoris (AP) is a persistent, painful condition characterized by angina caused by coronary insufficiency in the presence of coronary artery disease. It has been emphasized that there are possible underlying neuropathophysiological mechanisms for refractory AP but chronic ischemia is still considered to be the main problem. These patients suffer from severe AP and cannot be controlled by a combination of pharmacological therapies, angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery. AP has a negative impact on quality of life and daily life. Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a therapeutic option for these patients.

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