A subtle but important change has taken place in cardiology clinics inrecent years. More cardiology specialists are beginning to suggest a therapy that, for a long time, lived quietly in the background: Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP). It isn’t a new discovery. EECP has been available for decades. However, doctors now have a different perspective on it. As a workable solution that complements contemporary cardiac care, rather than as an "alternative" treatment to invasive angioplasty and bypass surgery. So what has changed, and why are cardiologists recommending it now, more than ever? A Safer Space Between Medication and Surgery Traditionally, patients with blocked arteries or persistent chest pain are steered towards one of two paths: ● Medication to control symptoms and risk factors. ● Invasive procedures like angioplasty or bypass surgery. But not everyone fits neatly into those choices. Some patients are no...