Being told that you have a heart blockage, low heart pumping function or coronary artery disease can be frightening. One of the first questions many patients ask is:
“Can my heart problem be treated without an operation?”
The answer is: sometimes, yes.
Depending on the type and severity of heart disease, treatment may include medicines, lifestyle and risk-factor management, cardiac rehabilitation and, for selected patients, non-invasive therapies such as EECP.