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Acute Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Blood Glucose in Coronary Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Van Eik L, Franklin B, deJong A
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. 2006Jul/Aug;26(4):254.
 
Improvement in Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Functions with Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Heart Failure Is Sustained at One Year
Gothwal AK, Jaguri P, Sidhu P, Mittal S
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2006 Aug;12(6 Supplement):S127(420).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Treatment of Angina Patients with Heart Failure and Diabetes
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Silver MA, Strobeck JE
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2006 Aug;12(6 Supplement):S130(433).
 
External Counterpulsation Improves Functional Status in Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Neill SF, McIvor ME
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2006 Aug;12(6 Supplement):S131(436).
 
Chronic Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Hemostatic Factors in CVD Patients
Coughlin AM, Nagelkirk PR, Franklin BA, de Jong AT, Van Eik LA, Hassouna HI, Pivarnik JM, Womack CJ.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2006 May;38(5 Supplement):S74(891).
 
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Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy on Peripheral Arterial Reactivity
Eik LV, Bendick P, Franklin BA, de Jong A.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2006 May;38(5 Supplement):S199(1433).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Provides Angina Relief in Diabetic Patients - A One Year Clinical Outcome Study from the International ecp Patient Registry
Linnemeier G, Kennard ED.
Presented at the 2006 International External Counterpulsation Symposium, Guangzhou, China,
May 5, 2006.

The International ecp Patient Registry - Three Year Outcome on Patients Treated for Chronic Angina
Kennard ED.
Presented at the 2006 International External Counterpulsation Symposium, Guangzhou, China,
May 5, 2006.
 
An Extended Course of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Provides Incremental Benefit in Patients with Persistent Angina
Barsness GW, Kennard ED, Lawson WE.
Presented at the 2006 International External Counterpulsation Symposium, Guangzhou, China,
May 5, 2006.

Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Women with Chronic Angina
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED.
Presented at the 2006 International External Counterpulsation Symposium, Guangzhou, China,
May 5, 2006.
 
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Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Omar SH.
Presented at Cardioalex 2006, Alexandria, Egypt, June 28-30, 2006.
 
Perfusion Augmentation Using Noninvasive Mechanical Counterpulsation (PUMP) Trial: Phase IIa Normal Controls
Wojner-Alexandrov AW, Ribo M, Sugg RM, Garami Z, Jesurum JT, Alexandrov AV.
Presented at the International Stroke Conference, Kissimmee, Florida, February 16-18, 2006.
 
Effort Tolerance in Angina Patients with Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy is Predominantly Due to its Peripheral Training Effect
Mittal S, Gothwal AK, Soni P, Siddhu P, Ramasamy S, Kasliwal RR.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006 Feb;47(4 Suppl A):233A(1022-259)
 
The Impact of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment on Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations
Soran OZ, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006 Feb;47(4 Suppl A):232A(1022-220)
 
Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Erectile Dysfunction in Patients with
Medically Refractory Angina
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Soran O.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006 Feb;47(4 Suppl A):232A(1022-218).
 
The Efficacy and Safety of ecp in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
Thakkar BV, Hirsch AT, Bart BA, Barsness G, Kennard L, Kelsey SF, Henry TD.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006 Feb;47(4 Suppl A):348A(1002-182).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Left ventricular Ejection Fraction in Coronary Artery Patients : A Randomized Study
Iliou MC, Levenson J, Megnien JL, Chironi G, Balice M, Sellier P, Simon A.
Circulation. 2005 Oct;112:(17 Suppl II):II-749(3494).
 
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Quality of Daily Living is Measurably Improved for Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Braverman DL, Farooqi A, Adamczyk L, Granger C.
Circulation. 2005;111:e345(P178).
 
Chronic Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Therapy on Ambulatory Activities Using a Digital Sleep Counter
Van Eik L, deJong A, Franklin B, Grayson D.
Presented at the 20th Annual American Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, USA, October 20-23, 2005.
 
Functional Status is Measurably Improved in Patients with Angina Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Braverman D, Farooqi AL, Adamczyck LM, Russell CF, Granger CV.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2005 Sep;86(9):e13(41)
 
The Impact of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment on Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations
Soran O, Kennard Ed, Kelsey SF.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, September 3-7, 2005. (P565).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Treatment of Chronic Stable Refractory Angina: A Multicentre Prospective Long-term Follow-up Outcome
Loh PH, Windram J, Kennard ED, Louis AA, Cook J, Rigby A, Michaels A, Cleland JG.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, September 3-7, 2005. (P3851).
 
Does Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment Reduce Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations in Elderly Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Left Ventricular Dysfunction?
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2005 Aug;11(6 Suppl):S140(187).
 
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Impact of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) on Symptoms, Health Status and Medication Use in Patients with Both Angina and Heart Failure.
Loh PH, Windram J, Kennard ED, Cook J, Nabb S, Kelsey SF, Louis AA, Cleland JG, International ecp Patient Registry (IEPR)
European Journal of Heart Failure. 2005 Jun;4(1):112(474).
 
Does Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment Reduce Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations in Elderly Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Left Ventricular Dysfunction?
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
European Journal of Heart Failure. 2005 Jun;4(1):168(747).
 
Does Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment Reduce Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations in Refractory Angina Patients with Left Ventreicular Dysfunction? A Six Month Follow up Study
Soran, Kennard, Kelsey
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology-Heart Failure Meeting, Libson, Portugal, June 2005.
 
The Immediate and Two-Year Outcomes of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) in the Treatment of Chronic Refractory Angina - A United Kingdom (UK) Perspective
Loh PH, Windram J, Louis A, Kennard E, Rigby A, Cook J, Kelsey S, Nikitin N, Cleland J.
Presented at the British Cardiac Society Annual Scientific Conference. May 26, 2005 (223).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Improves Angina Control and Exercise Tolerance in Patients with Chronic Stable Refractory Angina
Loh PH, Louis A, Windram J, Cook J, Rigby A, Bryce J, Ingle L, Nikitin N, Cleland J.
Presented at the British Cardiac Society Annual Scientific Conference. May 26, 2005 (224).
 
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The Chronic and Acute Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Fibrinolytic Proteins in CVD Patients
Coughlin AM, Nagelkirk PR, Franklin BA, de Jong AT, Van Eik LA, Hassouna HI, Pivarnik JM, Womack CJ.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2005 May;37(5 Supplement):S227(1194).
 
Does Enhanced External Counterpulsation Treatment Reduce Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations in Refractory Angina Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction? - A Six Month
Follow Up Study
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2005 May;65(1):133(C-28).
 
The Impact of Diastolic Augmentation Ratio on Treatment Outcomes After Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy for Angina Management
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2005 May;65(1):132(C-26).
 
Safety and Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Permanent Pacemakers in the Treatment of Chronic Heart Angina
Braverman D, Tartaglia J, Stenerson J, Ramasamy S, Hui J.
Presented at the American Federation for Medical Research, Washington, DC, USA, April 29-30, 2005.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Improved Functional Class in Severe Refractory Angina Pectoris. Six and 12 months follow-up.
Petterson T, Bondesson S, Askfelt C, Arstad H, Johnsson P.
Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, 2005 Apr;39(53).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Microvascular Angina in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
Kronhaus KD, Lawson WE.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2005 Mar;53(2):S399(71).
 
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Enhanced External Counterpulsation as a Systemic Treatment of Diabetics with Angina and Heart Failure
Lawson WE, Kennard ED, Hui JCK, Kelsey SF.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2005 Mar;53(2):S399(72).
 
Can Smoking Improve the Benefits of Enhanced External Counterpulsation by Stimulating
Angiogenesis in Areas of Ischemia?
Tartaglia J, Stenerson J, Kennard E.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2005 Mar;53(2):S401(86).

Safety and Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Permanent Pacemakers in the Treatment of Chronic Heart Angina
Tartaglia J, Stenerson Jr. J, Ramasamy S, Braverman D, Hui J.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2005 Mar;53(2):S402(87).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Angina Status Independent of Candidacy for Invasive Revascularization
Lawson WE, Barsness GW, Kennard ED, Hui JCK, Kelsey SF.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2005 Mar;53(2):S402(93).
 
The Role of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure Management
Soran O.
Presented at the 5th Biennial International Conference-1st Heart Summit of Emergent Countries.
Mar 28, 2005.
 
Sustained One Year Benefit of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Relieving Mild Angina in
Patients with End Stage Coronary Artery Disease
Lawson WE, Kennard ED, Hui JCK, Kelsey SF.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2005 Feb;45(3 Suppl A):236A(1121-223).
 
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The First Domestic Experience of Applying the Method of External Counterpulsation in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Coronary Heart Disease
Bockeria IA, Ermolenko ML, Shinbaeva NA, Bairamukova MX.
Russian National Congress of Cardiologists, Paper of the Congress. 2004 Oct:66.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Treatment of Patients with Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
(The First Experience of Application in Russia)
Gabrusenko SA, Malakhov VV, Sergienko IV, Naumov VG, Belenkov YN.
Russian National Congress of Cardiologists, Paper of the Congress. 2004 Oct:97.
 
Does Prior Angioplasty Affect the Benefit of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Diabetes?
Lawson WE.
American Journal of Cardiology. 2004 Sep;94(Suppl 6A)101E(TCT-221).
 
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Event Free Survival and Repeat Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Therapy Rates for Turkish and US Coronary Artery Disease Patients Treated with ecp for Angina Management
Soran O, Ikizler C, Yavuz F, Sengul A, Kennard ED.
The Heart Surgery Forum 2004; 7(Suppl 2): B16.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) - A Case Study
Barlow P, Moore R, Groves D, Bridson J, Chester M.
Presented at the British Cardiac Society meeting.
 
Safety and Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation with Symptomatic Ischemic Heart Disease and Cardiac Pacemakers: A Case Series.
Braverman D, Wechsler B, Farooqi A.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004 Sep 85:E18(40).
 
Comparison of Abbreviated Versus Full Course of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Heart Failure Patients with One-year Follow-up
Lawson WE.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2004 Aug;10(4 Suppl):pS84(245).
 
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The Impact of Diastolic Augmentation Ratio on Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Angina Management
Soran O. Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2004 Aug;10(4 Suppl):pS67(181).
 
Diabetic Patients Have a Good Response to Enhanced External Counterpulsation Despite Lower Diastolic Augmentation Than Non-Diabetics
Brown AS, Kennard ED, Linnemeier G, Soran O, Kelsey SF.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. Aug 28-Sep 1, 2004:(Poster 2998).
 
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Rates of Event Free Survival, and Repeat Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Women and Men Undergoing ecp for Angina Management
Soran O, Kennard ED, Linnemeier G, Kelsey SF.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. Aug 28-Sep 1, 2004:(Poster 2443).
 
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Event Free Survival Rates in Patients With Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Angina Pectoris
Soran O, Kennard ED, Selzer F, Kelsey SF, Cohen H.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2004 Jun;62(1):103.
 
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Event Free Survival Rates in Patients With Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation and Percutaneous Coronary
Soran O, Kennard ED, Selzer F, Kelsey SF, Cohen H and IEPR Working Group.
European Journal of Heart Failure. 2004 Jun;6(Suppl 1):36(176).
 
Oxygen Consumption Changes During ecp Treatment in Patients With and Without Coronary Artery Disease
Grayson D, de Jong A, Ochoa A, Gallager M, Franklin B, McCullough PA.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2004 May:36(5):S214.
 
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Treatment Hours and Angina Improvement with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lawson WE, Hui JC, Kennard ED.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):11A(1059-4).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Decreases Wave Reflection Amplitude and Reduces
Left Ventricular Afterload and Systolic Stress in Patients with Refractory Angina
Nichols WW, Braith RW, Aggarwal R, Conti CR.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):307A(891-1).
 
External Counterpulsation Therapy: Significant Clinical Improvement without
Electrophysiologic Remodeling
Henrickson CA, Chandra-Strobos.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):307A-308A(891-2).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Women with Chronic Angina
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED, Soran O, Kelsey SF.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):308A(891-3).
 
The Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Myocardial Perfusion in Patients with Stable Angina: A Single Blind Multicenter Pilot Study
Michaels AD, Raisinghani A, Soran O, de Lame P, Lemaire ML, Kligfield P, Watson DD, Beller G.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):308A(891-4).
 
Frequency and Results of Repeat Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Refractory Angina
Lawson WE, Barsness G, Soran O, Kennard ED, Hui JC.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):308A(891-5).
 
Long-Term Improvement in Microvascular Angina Patients Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Kronhaus KD, Lawson WE.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):308A(891-6).
 
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Marked Underutilization and Geographic Variation in Secondary Prevention Pharmacologic Therapy in Patients with Chronic Angina Undergoing Treatment with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Michaels AD, Kelsey S, Soran O, Kennard EE.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Mar 3;43(5 suppl A):407A(1077-74).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation for the Relief of Angina in Patients with Diabetes: Safety, Efficacy and 1-Year Clinical Outcomes
Linnemeier G, Rutter MK, Barsness G, Kennard ED, Nesto R.
ACC Current Journal Review. 2004 Jan;13(1):11-12.
 
Acute Left Ventricular Filling Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Illiou MC, Balice M, Megnien JL, Chironi G, Simon A, Sellier P, Levenson J.
Presented at the French Society of Cardiology, Paris, France, January 21-24, 2004.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Treated Angina Patients from Turkey and the United States Have Similar Good Outcomes Despite Different Baseline Profiles:
A report from the International ecp Patient Registry (IEPR)
Soran O, Sengul A, Ikizler C, Yener T, Kennard E.D, Kelsey S.
Cardiovascular Surgery. 2003;11(suppl II): 135(CP5.14).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation and Functional Improvement in Octogenarians with Symptomatic Ischemic Heart Disease
Braverman DL, Wechsler B.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2003 Sep;84(9):E10(23).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Acutely Increases Blood and Platelet Cyclic GMP
Levenson J, Pernollet MG, Iliou MC, Rendu F, Simon A, Devynck MA.
Presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL, November 9-12, 2003.
 
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Functional Status Improvement After Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) for Treatment of Chronic Angina Pectoris
Kennard ED, Linnemeier G, Kelsey SF.
Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease -Frontiers in Coronary Artery Disease. 2003 Oct 19-21;(Florence, Italy):(1205.00)
 
Comparison of 6 Months Clinical Outcomes, Event Free Survival Rates of Patients Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) for Coronary Artery Disease with Left Ventricular Dysfunction (LVD) in the United States and Europe
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease -Frontiers in Coronary Artery Disease. 2003 Oct 19-21;(Florence, Italy):(1288.00)

Geographic Variation in Secondary Prevention Pharmacologic Therapy in Patients with Chronic Angina Undergoing Treatment with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Michaels, AD, Kelsey SF, Soran O, Kennard ED.
Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease -Frontiers in Coronary Artery Disease. 2003 Oct 19-21;(Florence, Italy):(1237)
Can Enhanced External Counterpulsation Provide a Supportive Approach to Refractory Angina Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction in the Compulsory Absence of Recommended Optimal Treatment Strategies?
 Soran O, Kennard EE, Kelsey SF, on behalf of the IEPR Working Group
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2003 Oct;9(5):S50(181). Angina Patients with Diastolic or Systolic Heart Failure Demonstrate Comparable Immediate and One Year Benefit from Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lawson WE, Silver MA, Kennard L, Hui JCK, Kelsey SF.
 Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2003 Oct;9(5):S107(401).
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Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Functional Capacity in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction as Assessed by the Duke Activity Status Index-A Questionnaire Correlated with Peak Oxygen Uptake
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED, Soran O, Kelsey SF.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2003 Oct;9(5):S107(402).
 
Mechanisims Underlying Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease
Iliou MC, Levenson J, Rendu F, Simon A, Sellier P.
Presented at the 2nd International Congress of the Cardiac Bioassist Association, Paris, France,
October 9-11, 2003.
 
Effectiveness of External Counterpulsation in patients with Left Main Disease and Angina
Lawson WE, Barsness G, Kennard E, Hui JCK, Kelsey S.
American Journal of Cardiology. 2003 Sep;92(Suppl 6A):77L (TCT-170).
 
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes, Event Free Survival and Repeat Enhanced External Counterpulsation Rates for European and US Coronary Artery Disease Patients Treated with ecp for Angina
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, Vienna, Austria, Aug 30-Sep 3, 2003.
 
Is Enhanced External Counterpulsation Suitable for the Treatment of Angina in Elderly Patients with a History of Congestive Heart Failure?
Linnemeier G, Kennard ED, Soran O.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, Vienna, Austria, Aug 30-Sep 3, 2003.

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Predictors of Failure to Achieve Angina Reduction in Patients Who Are Not Candidates for Invasive Revascularization Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, Vienna, Austria, Aug 30-Sep 3, 2003.
 
The Incidence and Independent Predictors of Repeat Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey S.
Circulation. 2003 May 20;107(19):57(P61).
 
Predictors of Failure to Achieve Angina Reduction in Patients Who Are Not Candidates for Invasive Revascularization Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Soran O, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2003 May;59(1):141-142 (D-24).
 
Factors Predicting One Year Outcomes in Patients Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Holubkov R, Kelsey SF.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2003 Mar;51(Suppl 2):S360 (26).
 
Is Enhanced External Counterpulsation the Treatment of Choice for Microvascular Angina?
Kronhaus KD, Lawson WE.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2003 Mar;51(Suppl 2):S386 (170).
 
Is Enhanced External Counterpulsation the Preferred Treatment for Chronic Stable Angina in Select Patients 75 Years and Older?
Linnemeier G, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Soran O.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(1162-86).

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Two-Year Outcomes After Enhanced External Counterpulsation:
Data From the International ecp Patient Registry
Michaels AD, Linnemeier G, Soran O, Kennard ED.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(1148-116).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation for the Relief of Angina in Patients With Diabetes:
A One-Year Clinical Outcome Study
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED, Soran O, Kelsey SF.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(1148-115).
 
Atrial Fibrillation Does Not Degrade the Clinical Benefits From Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy in Patients With Chronic Angina: Results From the International ecp Patient Registry
Ochoa AB, O'Neill WW, Almany S.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(1148-114).
 
Is Enhanced External Counterpulsation Effective for Angina Relief in Diabetic Patients Who Are Not Candidates for Transcatheter Intervention?
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED, Soran O, Kelsey SF.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(1003-89).
 
Preserved Benefit of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in End Stage Ischemic Heart Disease
William E. Lawson, Gregory W. Barsness, Elizabeth D. Kennard, IEPR Investigators. a
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(829-4).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Endothelial Function in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Bonetti PO, Barsness GW, Keelan PC, Schnell TI, Pumper GM, Holmes, Jr. DR, Higano ST, Lerman A.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Mar 19;41(6 Suppl A):(829-3).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Improves Systolic Function in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Arora R, Carlucci M, Lopez S, Malone A, Shah H, Richard M, Bejjanki R, Smith T, Belizaire C, Saric M.
Presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Meeting, October 28, 2002.

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Effectiveness of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Treatment for Chronic Angina in Non-United States Patients
Soran O, Kennard ED.
Presented at the University of Pittsburgh Science 2002 meeting, September 18-20, 2002.
 
Is Reduction of Angina by Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Dependent on Clinical Setting?
Soran O, Kennard ED.
Presented at the University of Pittsburgh Science 2002 meeting, September 18-20, 2002.
 
Integration of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Treatment into a Cardiac Rehabilitation Service: Early Experience
Clair C, Pesek-Bird C, Lounsbury P.
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. 2002;22(5):358-360.
 
Diastolic Augmentation is an Independent Predictor of Improved Outcome in 3536 Patients Following Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp)
Brown A, Dodd D, Bagger P, Louis AA, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Horgan JH.
European Heart Journal. 2002 Aug;4(Abstr Suppl)567(2932).
 
Functional Status of Patients with Chronic Angina Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Linnemeier G.
European Heart Journal. 2002 Aug;4(Abstr Suppl):619(3281).
 
Endotheilial Function in Patients with Severe Coronary Artery Disease Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy (ECPT)
Schechter M, Mateetsky S, Feinberg MS, Chouraqui P, Rotstein Z, Hod H.
European Heart Journal. 2002 Aug;4(Abstr Suppl):463(2363).

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Microvessel Angiogenesis Induced by Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Chronic Expirement Infarct Model
Wu G, Zheng ZS, Du Z, Hu C, Zheng J, Fang D, Ma H, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2002 Aug;8(4 Suppl 1):S26 (095).
 
Benefit of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Coronary Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Cardiac or Peripheral Effect?
Lawson W, Pandey K, Hui J, Krishnamurthy S, D'Ambrosia D, Vilkas D, Maliszewski M.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2002 Aug;8(4 Suppl 1):S41 (146).
 
Diabetic Patients with Angina Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy - The Effect of Low Ejection Fraction
Linnemeier G, Kennard E, Kelsey S.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2002 Aug;8(4 Suppl 1):S78 (325).
 
Do Women with Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Refractory Angina Respond as Well as Men to Enhanced External Counterpulsation?
Soran O, Kennard E, Feldman A.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2002 Aug;8(4 Suppl 1):S79 (291).
 
Does Enhanced External Counterpuslation (ecp) Reduce the Refractory Angina Burden in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction: - A 2 Year Follow-Up Study
Soran O, Kennard E, Feldman A.
Journal of Heart Failure. 2002;7:65(259).
 
Myocardial Infarction Activation of Renin-angiotensin System Decreased by Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lu L, Zheng ZS, Wu WK, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
Journal of Heart Failure. 2002;7:65(258).

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Does a History of Congestive Heart Failure Influence the Effectiveness of Enhanced External Counterpulsation for the Treatment of Angina in Patients with Diabetes?  A One Year Clinical Outcome Study from the International ecp Patient Registry
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED, Rutter MK, Nesto RW.
Diabetes. 2002;51(Suppl 2)A170.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Provides Relief from Severe Angina in Diabetic Patients - A Six-Month Clinical Outcome Study from the International ecp Patient Registry
Linnemeier GC, Kennard ED, Lawson WE.
Presented at the British Cardiac Society meeting. May 2002.
 
The Incidence of Repeat Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) in Patients with Refractory Angina Who Are Not Candidates for Invasive Revascularization: Results from the International ecp Patient Registry
Soran O.
Presented at the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions 25th Annual Scientific Sessions, Seattle, WA USA, May 15-18, 2002.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Provides Angina Relief in Diabetic Patients Who Are Not Candidates for Coronary Revascularization - A Six-Month Clinical outcomes Study from the International ecp Patient Registry
Linnemeier G, Kennard ED, Kelsey S.
Presented at the 2nd European Conference on Manangement of Coronary Heart Disease, Nice, France, Apr 13-15, 2002.
 
Does ecp Improve Cardiac Function in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy?
Suresh VD, Lawson W, Hui JCK, D'Ambrosia D.
Presented at the American Federation for Medical Research - Clinical Research, Baltimore, MD, USA , Apr 12, 2002.

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Safety and Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Hypertensive Patients with Refractory Angina Pectoris: Short-and Long-Term Follow-Up
Arora R, Orlando J, Malone A, Bejjanki R, Carlucci M, Kennard L.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2002 Mar 6;39(5 Suppl A):255A(1154-80).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Reduces Angina and Improves Quality of Life in Elderly Unrevascularizable Patients
Linnemeier G, Kennard E, Lawson WE.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2002 Mar 6;39(5 Suppl A):175A(847-4).
 
Do Women with Refractory Angina Respond as Well as Men to Treatment with Enhanced External Counterpulsation?
Lawson WE, Kennard E, Linnemeier G, Holubkov R, Mehra M.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2002 Mar 6;39(5 Suppl A):154A(808-2).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Promotes Angiogenesis Factors in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina
Masuda D, Nohara R, Kataoka K, Hosokawa R, Kanbara N, Fujita M.
Circulation. 2001 Oct 23;104(17 Suppl II):444(2109).
 
Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) for Patients Who Are Not Candidates for Coronary Revascularization: Immediate and One-Year Clinical Outcomes from the International ecp Patient Registry
Michaels AD, Kelsey SF, Holubkov R, Kennard ED.
American Journal of Cardiology. 2001;88(5 Suppl 1):103G-104G.
 
Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Circulating and Tissue Angiotensin II in Experimental Myocardial Infarction
Lu L, Zheng ZS, Wu WK, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2001;7(3 Suppl 2):35(123).

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Is Diastolic Augmentation an Important Predictor of Treatment Completion for Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Angina?
Soran O, Michaels AD, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Holubkov R, Feldman AM.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2001:7(3 Suppl 2):99(371).

What Factors Predict Congestive Heart Failure During Treatment of Angina Patients with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lawson WE, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Roberts JC, Feldman AM, Strobeck J.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2001;7(3 Suppl 2):48(174).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation for the Treatment of Angina in the Elderly: Safety, Response, and Durability of Benefit
Linnemeier G, Lawson W, Kennard ED, Holubkov R.
European Heart Journal. 2001 Sep;22:642(P3514).
 
Beneficial Effects of ecp on the Rennin-Angiotensin System in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Lu L, Zheng ZS, Zhang MQ.
European Heart Journal. 2001 Sep;22:538(P2903).
 
Improvement in Exercise Tolerance Post Enhanced External Counterpulsation is Related to the Peak Diastolic Augmentation Obtained
Brown AS, Ho, E, Heavey D, Dodd D, Horgan JH.
European Heart Journal. 2001 Sep;22:173(P1034).
 
Safety and Effectiveness of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Improving Angioplasty Restenosis
Stys TP, Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Tartaglia JJ, Subramanian R, Du ZM, Zhang MQ.
The Journal of Heart Disease. 2001 Jul;2(1):131(524).

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Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Rennin-Angiotensin System in Experimental AMI
Lawson WE, Lu L, Zheng ZS, Wu WK, Hui JCK.
The Journal of Heart Disease. 2001Jul;2(1):97(388).
 
Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Treating Angina Patients with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lawson WE, Fleishman B, Manzo K, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Kelsey S.
The Journal of Heart Disease. 2001 Jul;2(1):92(366).
 
ecp Produces Angina Relief in Diabetic Patients Comparable to Non-Diabetic Patients - A Six-Month Follow-Up Study
Linnemeier G, Kennard E, Lawson, Holubkov R.
Diabetes. 2001;50(Suppl II):A159(642-P).
 
Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Experimental Myocardial Infarction: Histochemistry and Ultrastructure
Huang W, Chen Y, Zheng ZS, Zhong WF, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
Heart . 2001;85(Suppl I):P39(114).
 
The Improvements in Exercise Tolerance Post Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Chronic Refractory Angina are Related to Diastolic Augmentation
Brown AS, Ho E, Heavey D, Dodd D, Horgan JHH.
Heart . 2001;85(Suppl I):P41(125).
 
Primary Utilization to Improve Myocardial Perfusion with Enhanced External Counterpulsation Revascularization (pumper)
Fitzgerald CP, Kennard ED, Lawson WE, Holubkov R.
Heart . 2001;85(Suppl I):P41(124).

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Patients with Non-Cardiac Vascular Disease and Chronic Angina Benefit from Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Bazaz S, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Dwyer N, Crawford L.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2001 Feb;37(2 Suppl A):255A(1159-162).
 
Are the Initial Benefits of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Sustained at One Year?
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Kelsey SF.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2001 Feb;37(2 Suppl A):328A(1117-75).
 
Intervention for Stable Angina: A Multicenter Comparison of Consecutive Patients Undergoing Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) and PCI
Holubkov R, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Soran O, Holmes DR.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2001 Feb;37(2 Suppl A):328A(1117-76).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Chronic Angina is Associated with Improved Outcome at 6 Months
Barsness GW, Schnell T, Holmes DR.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2001 Feb;37(2 Suppl A):328A(1117-101).
 
Intermittent Shear Stimuli by Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) Restores Endothelial Function in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Urano H, Lida S, Fukami K, Sugano R, Satoh A, Kanaya S.
Circulation. 2000 Oct;102(18 Suppl 2):II-57(266).
 
The Safety and Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation as Therapy for Unstable Angina
Arora, RR, Timoney MF, Kennard ED, Peart B.
Circulation. 2000 Oct;102(18 Suppl 2):II-615(2982).

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Predictors of Successful Response to Enhanced External Counterpulsation as Treatment of Angina Pectoris
Lawson WE, Kennard ED, Hui JCK, Holubkov R, Kelsey S.
Circulation. 2000 Oct;102(18 Suppl 2):II-689(3332).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation with Heparin Pretreatment Improves Exercise Capacity of Anginal Patients
Fujita M, Masuda D, Nohara R, Sasayama S.
3rd International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease - Prevention to Intervention. 2000 Oct 2-5;
(Lyon, France):469.
 
Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Cranial and Abdominal Blood Flow
Karim S, Setiadji R, Santosa F, Suwita R..
3rd International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease -Prevention to Intervention. 2000;Oct 2-5; (Lyon, France):472.

Benefit and Safety of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease with History of Congestive Heart Failure
Lawson WE, Hui, JC, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Kelsey SF, Strobeck JE, Feldman AM.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2000 Sep;6(3):84(316).

Six Month Outcome of Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp)
Soran OZ, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Strobeck JE, Feldman AM.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2000;6(3):75(282).
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Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Heart Failure Patients:  Results of a Pilot Study
Soran OZ, DeMarco T, Crawford LE, Schneider V, de Lame PA, Fleishman B, Grossman W, Feldman AM.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2000;6(3):48(180).

Six-Month Outcome of Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation for Chronic Angina
Soran OZ, Kennard ED, Holubkov R, Strobeck J, Feldman AM.
European Heart Journal. 2000;21:598(3261).

Does Optimal Diastolic Augmentation Predict Clinical Benefit from Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp)? Data from the International Enhanced External Counterpulsation Patient Registry
Michaels AD, Kennard ED. Kelsey S, Holubkov R, Spence S, Chou TM.
European Heart Journal. 2000;21:173(P1043).
 
Improved Stress Radionuclide Coronary Perfusion and Exercise Capacity After Enhanced
External Counterpulsation
Stys TP, Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Fleishman B, Strobeck JE, Hartman RB, Tartaglia J, Suwita R, Liang H.
European Heart Journal. 2000;21:173(P1042).
 
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors and Atrial Natiuretic Peptide in Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Kho S, Liuzzo J, Suresh K, D'Ambrosia D, Hui J, Lawson W, Carlson HE, Cohn P.
Presented at The Endocrine Society's 82nd Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, June 21-24,2000, (561).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) is Not Associated with Vascular Endothelial Cell Proliferation and Function
Arora RR, Baron NV, Timoney MF, Chen HJ, Rabbani L.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology:  2000;14(4):A15(126.1).

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Acute and Chronic Hemodynamic Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in
Patients with Angina Pectoris
Arora RR, Baron NV, Timoney MF.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 2000;14(4):A155(126.5).
 
Improvement in Left Ventricular Performance by Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients with Heart Failure
Gorscan III J. Crawford L, Soran O, Wang H, Severyn D, de Lame PA, Schneider V, Feldman AM.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2000 Feb;35(2 Suppl A):230A(901-5).
 
The New Therapeutic Approach with Chronic Stable Angina: Evaluation of Myocardial Flow and
Flow Reserve by N-13-Ammonia PET
Masuda D, Nohara R, Hirai T, Chen LG, Inubushi M, Tadamura E.
Circulation. 1999;100(18):I-732(3865).
 
A Neurohormonal Mechanism for the Effectiveness of Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Wu GF, Qiang SZ, Zheng ZS, Zhang MQ, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
Circulation. 1999;100(18):I-832(4390).
 
Safety of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Heart Failure Patients
Soran OZ, DeMarco T, Crawford LE, Schneider V, Levy F, de Lame PA, Gorscan III J, Benedict CR, Grossman W, Feldman AM.
Circulation. 1999;100(18):I-300(1567).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation is a Safe and Effective Treatment for Angina in Patients
with Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Strobeck JE, Reade R, Kennard ED, Kelsey SF, Soran O, Feldman AM.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 1999 Sep;5(3 Suppl 1):72(268).

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Efficacy and Safety of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Mild to Moderate Heart Failure:
A Preliminary Report
Soran OZ, DeMarco T, Crawford LE, Schneider V, de Lame PA, Grossman W, Feldman AM.
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 1999 Sep;5(3 Suppl 1):53(195).
 
External Counterpulsation Increases Capillary Density During Experimental Myocardial Infarction
Huang W, Chen Y, Zheng Z, Ahong WF.
European Heart Journal. 1999 Aug-Sep;20(Abstr Suppl):168(P1016).
 
Comparison of Prognostic Surveys Used in the Multicentre Study of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (MUST-ecp)
Cohn P, Arora RR, Chou TM, Jain P, Nesto W, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan I, Lawson W.
European Heart Journal. 1999 Aug-Sep;20(Abstr Suppl):479(2518).
 
Blood Flow Volume Increases in Cranial and Abdominal Arteries During ecp
Steiadji R, Klta H, Barat J.
European Heart Journal. 1999 Aug-Sep;20(Abstr Suppl):551(2890).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Protects Coronary Artery Disease Patients
from Future Cardiac Events
Karim S, Kasim M, Suwita R, Andaningsih I, Setiadji R.
The Journal of Heart Disease.  1999 May;1(1):223(889).
 
Hemodynamic Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients
with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Taguchi I, Ogawa K, Oida A, Kuga H, Suzuki H, Nagao I, Kaneko N, Sakio H.
The Journal of Heart Disease.  1999 May;1(1):222(887).

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Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Nitric Oxide Production in Coronary Disease
Qian X, Wu W, Zheng ZS, Zhan CY, Yu BY, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
The Journal of Heart Disease.  1999 May;1(1):193(769).
 
Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Lipid Peroxidation in Coronary Disease
Qian X, Wu W, Zheng ZS, Yu BY, Lou HC, Lawson WE, Hui JCK.
The Journal of Heart Disease.  1999 May;1(1):116(462).
 
Results of the Multicenter Enhanced External Counterpulsation (MUST‑ecp) Outcomes Study: Quality of Life Benefits Sustained Twelve Months After Treatment
Arora RR, Chou TM, Jain D, Nesto RW, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  1999 Feb;33(2 Suppl A):339A(1065-162).
 
Beneficial Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) are Independent of the Severity of Angina Pectoris: Results of the MUST-ecp Trial
Arora RR, Chou TM, Jain D, Nesto RW, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  1999 Feb;33(2 Suppl A):349A(1097-137).
 
Pneumatic External Counterpulsation: A New Treatment for Selected Patients with Symptomatic Coronary Artery Disease
Werner D, Freidel C, Kropp J, Weise M, Waltenberger J, Kranz A, Daniel WG.
Circulation.  1998 Nov;98(17 Suppl):I-350(1839).
 
Results of the Multicenter Enhanced External Counterpulsation (MUST‑ecp) Outcomes Study: Quality of Life Benefits Sustained Six Months After Treatment
Arora RR, Chou TM, Jain D, Nesto RW, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T.
Circulation. 1998 Nov;98(17 Suppl):I-350(1838).
 
Importance of the Number of Patent Vessels in the Benefit Seen with Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Chronic Angina: Results of the MUST-ecp Trial
Chou TM, Arora RR, Jain D, Nesto R, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T.
Circulation. 1998 Nov;98(17 Suppl):I‑350(1837).

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Quality of Life Benefits in the Enhanced External Counterpulsation Clinical Consortium
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Lang G.
European Heart Journal. 1998 Aug;19(Abstr Suppl)57(P505).
 
The Treatment of Angina Pectoris Refractory to Revascularization Procedures Using Enhanced External Counterpulsation in a Multicentre Study (MUST-ecp)
Cohn PF, Arora RR, Chou T, Jain D, Nesto R, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T, Burger L,
Lawson WE.
European Heart Journal 1998 Aug;19(Abstr Suppl)57(P506).
 
Pneumatic External Counterpulsation: A New Treatment for Selected Patients with Symptomatic Coronary Artery Disease
Werner D, Freidel C, Kropp J, Weise M, Waltenberger J, Kranz A, Daniel WG.
European Heart Journal. 1998 Aug;19(Abstr Suppl)58(P509).
 
Blood Pressure Changes During External Counterpulsation
Werner D, Wonka F, Klinghammer L, Krinke HE, Daniel WG.
European Heart Journal. 1998 Aug;19(Abstr Suppl) 655(P3659).
 
Improvement of Renal Perfusion and Function by Pneumatic External Counterpulsation
Werner D, John A, Tragner T, Zhang H, Schneider M, Nonnast-Daniel B, Gross P, Daniel WG.
European Heart Journal 1998;19(Abstr Suppl)655(P3660).

Beneficial Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) May Not be Mediated by Changes in Myocardial Perfusion
Arora RR, Akinboboye O, Blitzer M, Lin JW, Cannon PJ, Bergmann S.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1998 Feb;31(2 Suppl A):138A(1059-1131).

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Results of the Multicenter Study of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (MUST-ecp): Clinical Benefits are Sustained at a Mean Follow-Up Time of One Year
Arora RR, Chou T, Jain D, Nesto R, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1998 Feb;31(2 Suppl A):214A(859-2).
 
Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Internal Mammary Artery Flow: Comparison with Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation
Katz WE, Gulati V, Feldman AM, Crawford L, Peron M, Soran O, Gorscan III J.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1998 Feb;31(2 Suppl A):85A(825-1).
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Improves Exercise Capability in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina
Tartaglia J, Stenerson JF, Fleishman BL, Chamey R.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1998 Feb;31(2 Suppl A):491A(1214-109).
 
Complementary Roles of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ecp) and Bypass Surgery (CABG) in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Guo T,  Berger L, Cohn P.
Cath-Lab Digest. 1998;6(1):18.
 
Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Stable Angina Pectoris on Left Ventricular Mass, Volume and Ejection Fraction Measured by 3D Echo
Arora RR, Zheng ZS, Akinboboye O, Blitzer M, Lee S, Maguire B, King DL.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1997;45(3):211A.
 
Results of the Multicenter Study of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (MUST- ecp): ecp Reduces Anginal Episodes and Exercise-Induced Myocardial Ischemia
Arora RR, Chou TM, Jain D, Nesto RW, Fleishman B, Crawford L, McKiernan T.
Circulation. 1997 Oct 21;96(8 Suppl):I-466(2602).

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Five Year Follow-Up of Morbidity and Mortality in 33 Angina Patients Treatedwith Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Burger L, Cohn P.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1997;45(3):212A.
 
Does Prior Myocardial Revascularization Predict which Patients will Benefit Most from Enhanced External Counterpulsation?
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Zheng ZS, Burger L, Guo T, Soroff H, Cohn P.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1997;45(3):214A.
 
Triple Vessel Disease Patients Benefit from Enhanced External Counterpulsation Despite Stenotic Grafts
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Burger L, Guo T, Oster Z, Katz J, Cohn PF.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1997;45(3):214A.
 
Maximizing the Hemodynamic Benefits of Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Suresh K, Simandl S, Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Lillis O, Burger L, Guo T, Cohn PF.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1997;45(3):213A.
 
Duplexsonographic Findings During Pneumatic External Counterpulsation
Schneider M, Werner D, Nonnast-Daniel B, Garlichs C, Schwarz T, Schellong S, Daniel WG.
Circulation. 1996 Oct 15;94(8 Suppl 1):I-608(3564).
 
Acute Hemodynamic Benefits of Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Suresh K, Simandl S, Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Guo T, Burger L, Soroff H, Cohn PF.
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1996;27(2):22A.
 
Can Clinical Findings Predict which Patients will Benefit Most from Enhanced External Counterpulsation?
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Zheng ZS, Burger L, Jiang L, Lillis O, Soroff H, Cohn PF.
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 1995;43(5):392A.

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Benefits are Sustained at 3-Year Follow-Up in Patients who have been Treated with Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Lawson WE, Hui JCK, Zheng ZS, Zvi O, Katz J, Diggs P, Burger L, Cohn C, Soroff H, Cohn P.
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1994 Feb;389A(794-4).
 
 
 Journal Editorials

 

Enhanced External Counterpulsation: Why the Benefit?
O'Rourke MF, Hashimoto J.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006 Sep 19;48(6):1216-1217. Epub 2006 Aug 25.

Enhanced External Counterpulsation: What Can We Learn From the Treatment of Neurasthenia?
Gottlieb SS, Piña IL.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006 Sep 19;48(6):1207-1208. Epub 2006 Aug 25.
 
Refractory Chronic Stable Angina - Now What?
Conti CR.
Clinical Cardiology. 2004 Jul;27(7):375-376.
 
Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy: A Noninvasive Approach to Treating Heart Disease
Ochoa AB, Franklin BA,
The American Journal of Medicine & Sports. 2003 May/Jun;V(III):194-198.

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Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Congestive Heart Failure: Possibly the
Most Potent Inodilator to Date
Strobeck JE.
Congestive Heart Failure. 2002 Jul/Aug;8(4):201-203.
 
Potential Intervention for Depression Associated with Increased Mortality Risk in Patients
After Myocardial Infarction
Fricchione GL, Springer S, Lawson W, Hui JCK.
American Journal of Cardiology. 2002 Jan;89(1):112-113.
 
ecp - New Data on Possible Mechanisms of Action
Cohn PF.
European Heart Journal. 2001;22:1363‑1364.
 
Alternative Therapies for Patients with Persistent Chronic Stable Angina
Conti CR.
Clinical Cardiology. 1999 Dec;22(12):773-774.
 
ecp-Enhanced External Counterpulsation
Conti CR.
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1999 Jun:33(7);1841-1842.
 
Medical Device Therapy for Chronic Stable Angina
Conti CR.
Clinical Cardiology 1998;21(2):71
 
 
     
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