A moment of discovery

Our journey mirrors that of countless others facing a daunting medical diagnosis. When my father received news that he needed a quadruple bypass surgery, it felt like a devastating blow. With a complex medical history and diabetes complicating matters, the prognosis seemed grim. Despite our family’s hope and encouragement, my father was resolute in his decision to forego the surgery, fearing the worst.

Instead, he started looking for alternative therapies and discovered EECP. Though unfamiliar and unavailable in Australia at the time, we traveled overseas in pursuit of this promising treatment. As a nurse working in cardio-thoracic care at the time, I couldn’t help but feel skeptical and anxious.

My father’s health was in a bad state, plagued by daily angina attacks and frequent hospital visits. Simple tasks like walking short distances left him breathless and fatigued. I vividly recall the struggle of climbing a steep hill to reach the treatment centre, where I had to physically push him and watch him pause repeatedly to catch his breath. Yet, within days of starting EECP, a miraculous transformation began to unfold.

To my disbelief and shock, my once frail and ailing father effortlessly climbed that hill without stopping, signalling the start of his remarkable recovery. After completing his EECP treatments, he returned home a rejuvenated man. Angina became a thing of the past, and he regained the ability to live, work, and even pursue new ventures.

EECP enabled my father to be able to be present at Bryan and my wedding a strong and happy man, he walked me down the aisle and I was able to fulfil my long-awaited dream of having a father-daughter dance. Since then, he has been a constant presence in our lives, celebrating milestones and cherishing moments with our three children. Now, over 10 years later, with continued EECP sessions, my father remains resilient and vibrant.

Having witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of EECP, Bryan and my mission is to instil hope in other families across Australia. We are driven by our personal experience and fervently committed to sharing the multitude of health benefits EECP offers. Our goal is to spread awareness and empower individuals to explore EECP as a viable treatment option now available in Australia.