13 guides from EECP — The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine by Jack Clifford. Read each one online or download the PDF.
These 13 patient handouts are drawn directly from Jack Clifford's book. Click "Read from the Book" on any card to expand the full content right here in your browser, or download the PDF to print and share with your physician or family.
What to Know Before, During & After Your 35 Sessions
A comprehensive patient guide from someone with more hours on an EECP machine than anyone else in the US. Before, during, and after your full course.
The structural reasons — and what to do about it
Five structural reasons EECP is systematically underutilized in American medicine, and exactly how to raise it with your physician.
A 5-step self-assessment
A structured self-assessment covering indications, contraindications, logistics, expectations, and the type of patient you'll need to be.
From FDA-cleared indications to emerging evidence
A complete overview of conditions where EECP has demonstrated benefit — from the FDA-cleared cardiac indications to general circulation enhancement.
How to evaluate a provider before committing
Not all EECP providers are equal. Use this scorecard to evaluate equipment quality, operator training, clinical approach, and red flags.
Solve the access problem before session one
The #1 reason patients don't complete treatment is logistics they didn't solve before starting. This planner walks you through drive time, schedule, and the three access models.
What covers EECP, what doesn't, and what to do
The five Medicare criteria, cash-pay cost comparison, private insurance reality, and a complete checklist for navigating coverage before you start.
Track your journey across all 35 sessions
A week-by-week tracking log for energy, angina frequency, sleep quality, mental clarity, and walking distance. Printable and fillable.
The EECP Optimization Guide
From 600+ personal hours on the machine: how to use pressure intelligently, what to do during sessions, and the difference between passive and active patients.
Symptoms that require immediate attention
A concise reference card for symptoms that require stopping a session, contacting your provider, or calling emergency services during treatment.
What your loved one is going through
For family members and caregivers: what EECP is, why completion matters, what to expect week by week, and how to provide support that actually helps.
Why EECP is everywhere except here
The same therapy, the same machine, three radically different stories. A comparative analysis of EECP access, cost, and utilization across three countries.
How to talk to your doctor and get EECP done
Five specific conversations with your physician — word for word — covering how to raise EECP, handle resistance, get a referral, and navigate the cash-pay path.
EECP is used far beyond cardiac disease. These infographics summarize the evidence for each condition — drawn from published research and clinical practice. Click any condition to view the full infographic.
These infographics are for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician before beginning EECP or any new treatment.
Jack Clifford's comprehensive guide covers everything a patient needs to know about EECP — from the science to the practical steps of finding a provider and completing treatment.
Get the Book at EECPBook.com →