you sure you guys know what you're doing with VASO?
eecp.com
Contraindications
Cardiac catheterization within one to two weeks to minimize the
likelihood of bleeding at the femoral puncture site.
Arrhythmia that might interfere with the triggering of the EECP©
treatment system such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular
tachycardia.
Uncontrolled congestive heart failure. In some patients, left ventricular
unloading may be insufficient to compensate for increased venous return
during EECP© treatment.
Aortic insufficiency where regurgitation would prevent diastolic
augmentation.
Limiting peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and/or phlebitis because of
increased risk of thromboembolus. Severe PVD with reduced vascular
volume and diminished musculature of the lower extremities can
compromise effective counterpulsation.
Severe hypertension (>180/110mmhg). Under these circumstances,
EECP© treatment could produce diastolic blood pressure levels
surpassing acceptable limits.
Bleeding diathesis, Coumadin© (warfarin, Dupont Merck) therapy with
PT>15 because the pressure of cuff inflations might cause bleeding in
leg muscles.
Pregnant women and women of childbearing potential who do not
employ a reliable contraceptive method to avoid possible danger to
fetus.
Many cardiac patients have many of these contraindications....peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias.
I read through their technology and am not impressed. Let me be fair and say I am not a cardiologist, but it seems like BS to me.
All the trials and results are very early. Best of luck,,,if this rains on anyone's parade,,,I am sorry...and besides I certainly could be wrong. Ask your favorite cardiologist about this and find out what THEY think.
I have no position in this.
mike |
