The evidence behind EECP. Start here.
Peer-reviewed research, FDA documentation, and the book that covers all of it in plain language.
EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine
Written by Jack Clifford after five years on the machine and 700+ hours of personal sessions. Covers the science, the history, the politics of why this therapy has been kept quiet, the conditions it addresses, and the practical reality of going through a 35-session course.
If you're considering EECP — or considering it for someone you love — read this first.
Get the book at eecpbook.comThe key studies.
MUST-EECP Trial
The landmark randomized controlled trial for EECP in chronic stable angina. 78% of patients in the active treatment group reported significant improvement in angina class.
PEECH Trial
Demonstrated improvements in exercise duration, quality of life, and NYHA functional class in patients with heart failure due to reduced ejection fraction.
Long COVID Observational Data
Observational studies showing improvement across all eight SF-36 quality-of-life domains in patients with post-COVID fatigue and exercise intolerance.
Endothelial Function Studies
Multiple studies documenting EECP's effect on endothelial function, nitric oxide production, and angiogenesis — the underlying mechanisms behind the clinical benefits.
Official documentation.
The device clearance under which Asheville EECP operates, including the healthy-individual clearance.
The national coverage determination for EECP in chronic stable angina. We operate self-pay, but this is the standard.
Our national directory of EECP providers, for clients outside our service area.