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Is EECP scientifically recognised?
Last updated: October 2026 · Cardio Pulse Berlin
EECP has been FDA-approved since 1995, for heart failure since 1995 and is named in the guidelines of European and American cardiology.
- FDA
- Approval 1995 and 2002
- ESC guideline 2024
- EECP named
- ACC/AHA 2023
- Class IIb recommendation
- Germany
- Not a standard benefit of the statutory health insurers
What does the FDA say?
The FDA approved EECP in 1995 for chronic angina pectoris and in 2002 for heart failure.
What do the guidelines say?
- ESC 2024: EECP as a promising option when medication and procedures are exhausted.
- ACC/AHA 2023: EECP as a possible option, Class IIb recommendation.
Why do the insurers still not pay?
In Germany, EECP is not a standard benefit of the statutory health insurers. Private health insurers reimburse depending on the tariff.
How do we help you?
We follow the protocol of the large studies: 35 sessions, medically supervised, Cardio Check-Up before and after.
Sources
Vrints C et al. 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes. Eur Heart J. 2024.
Virani SS et al. 2023 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023.
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