Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP):

1. Could EECP be used to treat my condition?
   
   
2. How successful do you expect EECP to work for me? How much will it decrease my pain?
   
   
3. Am I in any danger from EECP? Are there any risks?
   
   
4. Are there any alternatives to EECP? Are there any medications I could take to treat my pain instead?
   
   
5. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make that might decrease my pain?
   
   
6. Do I need to discontinue any of my medications prior to the EECP procedure?
   
   
7. Will the EECP procedure require me to stay in the hospital? If so, how long?
   
   
8. Where will the procedure take place? Do I need to make any special arrangements to get to or from the site?
   
   
9. Can I safely undergo EECP if I am pregnant?
   
   
10. If EECP does not improve my symptoms, what is the next step?