New Advances in Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP): Not Just For Cardiovascular Disease Anymore (1.0h)

This educational offering provides 1.0 CEU and was presented in the Clinical track. The course includes an MP4 video file from the presentation originally shared at the 16th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference (Virtual), August 2023.

Kathleen M. Cox, PhD, DNP, APRN
Nurse researcher, educator, clinician with a wide range of experience in clinical practice and academics.

Cecily M. Hanna, MSN, APRN, FNP-C,
FlowTherapy, San Antonio, TX 78251

Objectives

1. The participant will identify how the diastolic augmentation of EECP affects preload, afterload, coronary blood flow, and angiogenesis in the vascular and microvasculature systems.
2. The participant will be able to describe biochemical and systemic effects of EECP and beneficial outcomes for cardiac, vascular, and long Covid patients.
3. The participant will be able to apply knowledge of the advances in EECP therapy to enhance care of the cardiovascular and long Covid patient population, especially minority and underserved communities.