Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Can EECP treat severe heart problems?

Hello doctor,

I am writing to seek your guidance regarding my brother's severe heart problem. He is 56 years old, and the impressions from his recent echocardiogram reports are as follows:

Report 1, taken three months ago, represents

1. Normal cardiac size.

2. AWMA+ (Septum, apex, anterior wall, mid and apical Lateral wall hypokinetic)

3. Severe LV dysfunction.

Report 2, taken a month ago, shows

1. Dilated LA or LV.

2. RWMA (septum, apex, anterior wall, inferior all akinetic).

3. Moderate LV dysfunction.

4. Grade-I diastolic dysfunction.

Initially, four months ago, he opted for Ayurvedic treatment instead of undergoing an angiogram. However, we convinced him to consult a renowned cardiologist. Instead of proceeding with an angiogram immediately, the doctor conducted additional blood tests and another echocardiogram. The impressions were as follows

1. Serum creatinine at 1.5 mg/dl.

2. Normal chambers.

3. Normal valves.

4. Normal wall thickness.

5. LV dysfunction.

6. Mild TR.

The doctor prescribed the following medications and recommended a follow-up after 15 days. Tablet Angispan-TR, tablet Storva gold 2.0, Dytor Plus-5, Arnipin 50. Additionally, Sorbitrate was prescribed for chest pain relief. Unfortunately, my brother is reluctant to undergo allopathic treatment, even after consultation. He is particularly apprehensive about an angiogram and refuses further treatment like angioplasty or surgery.

I would appreciate your insights on the following:

1. Can EECP treatment be considered for my brother, and when would be an appropriate time for him to undergo this treatment?

2. Is EECP treatment aligned with conventional approaches like angioplasty and surgery?

3. Why might the doctor have delayed the angiogram?

Kindly guide.

Thank you.

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