External counterpulsation instead of bypass surgery

External counterpulsation -- which requires no surgery -- is a potential alternative for patients who might have previously gone to the operating room for a heart bypass. Larry Santora, M.D., and Heidi Cortese explain and demonstrate the external counterpulsation procedure.
Larry Santora, M.D., is medical director of the Orange County Heart Institute, and Heidi Cortese are hosts of "Health Matters with Dr. Larry Santora" television series, which airs weekly on PBS OC. Visit www.drsantora.com.
Produced by Chapman University's Panther Productions, "Health Matters with Dr. Larry Santora" is sponsored by St. Joseph Health, St. Joseph Hospital, Biotronik, Churm Media, The Widdicombe Family, Medtronic, Weaver Health Solutions and Abbott Vascular.

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Can external counter pulsation be done as a alternative to bypass?