EECP Therapy in Utah

EECP stands for Enhanced External Counterpulsation. It is a non-invasive therapy in which soft cuffs wrap around the calves, thighs and hips and inflate and deflate in rhythm with your heartbeat, designed to support blood flow back to the heart and throughout the body.

Under CMS National Coverage Determination 20.20, Medicare covers EECP for disabling chronic stable angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class III or IV) when a cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon determines you are not a good candidate for angioplasty or bypass surgery. Medicare does not cover other conditions, and coverage depends on your plan, so patients should call the clinic to verify their coverage.

A common course is about 35 one-hour sessions spread over several weeks, often five days a week. The exact plan depends on your situation and is set with your provider after an evaluation.

Most people tolerate EECP well. Reported effects are generally mild and can include leg discomfort or skin irritation where the cuffs sit. EECP is not appropriate for everyone, which is why an evaluation and medical clearance come first.

EECP is most commonly considered for people with chronic refractory angina who are not good candidates for stents or bypass surgery. Suitability depends on your health history, and a qualified professional must evaluate you before treatment.

Stents and bypass surgery physically restore blood flow through the coronary arteries. EECP is an external, non-invasive therapy that supports blood flow during each heartbeat. It is not a replacement for surgery, and Medicare covers it specifically for patients who are not good candidates for those procedures.

Cost depends on your plan, your diagnosis and the length of the course, and many factors affect out-of-pocket amounts. The clearest way to get an accurate answer is to call the clinic at 385-330-0358; the team will explain costs during a free consultation, with no hidden fees.

Yes. EECP involves no surgery, no needles and no incisions. You relax on a treatment bed for about an hour while the cuffs do their work, and there is no recovery time afterward.

You lie comfortably on a treatment bed with cuffs around your lower body. The system monitors your heartbeat and coordinates inflation and deflation. Sessions last about 60 minutes, and most patients read, rest or listen to music.

Thrive EECP at 1111 E Draper Pkwy in Draper is Utah's only EECP clinic, and we serve patients from across the state, including Salt Lake City, Provo and Orem, Ogden, St. George and every community in between.

No, and neither does Thrive claim it does. EECP is a therapy designed to support circulation, not a cure for any disease. Individual results vary, and EECP should be part of a plan developed with your healthcare team.

Thrive offers neuropathy recovery support that includes circulation-focused care. EECP may improve circulation, which matters for nerve health, but we do not claim EECP cures neuropathy. An evaluation and an honest conversation come first.

No referral is required to request a consultation at Thrive, but we encourage you to keep your primary care provider and cardiologist informed and to discuss any cardiovascular condition with them before starting new therapies.

Request a free consultation using the form on this page, book directly in the calendar below, or call 385-330-0358. The team will find an appointment time that works for you and answer your questions before you arrive.