Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy: current evidence for clinical practice and who will benefit?

نویسندگان

  • G N Prasad
  • S Ramasamy
  • Joy M Thomas
  • Pradeep G Nayar
  • Madhu N Sankar
  • N Sivakadaksham
  • K M Cherian
چکیده

Indian Heart J. 2010; 62:296-302 296 Correspondence: Dr. G.N.Prasad, Consultant Cardiologist, Dr.K.M.Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, R-30-C Ambattur Industrial Estate Road, Mogappair, Chennai-600101. E-mail: [email protected] Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Therapy: Current Evidence For Clinical Practice And Who Will Benefit? G. N. Prasad1, S. Ramasamy1, Joy M.Thomas1, Pradeep G. Nayar1, Madhu N. Sankar1, N. Sivakadaksham2, K. M. Cherian1 Dr. K.M.Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Siva’s Cardiac Care Clinic.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Indian heart journal

دوره 62 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010