How does ECP compare to other invasive surgery procedures such as angioplasty and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
A. ECP can be a highly effective treatment for many patients with coronary artery disease. Unlike angioplasty or bypass surgery, ECP is a non invasive and can therefore be done on an outpatient basis. In a recent study the five-year outcomes for ECP patients were virtually the same as for angioplasty and bypass patients.
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