Dr. Ajay H. Kantharia is a consulting physician and cardiologist who specializes in critical care. He is the in charge of ICU and emergency medical services at Dr. Bacha's Memorial Nursing Home. The document describes external counterpulsation (ECP) therapy, a non-invasive treatment for ischemic heart disease and cardiac failure where compressed air cuffs are wrapped around a patient's calves, thighs and buttocks while they relax or engage in other activities like watching television.

1. DR. AJAY H. KANTHARIA M.D. CONSULTING PHYSICIAN & CARDIOLOGIST CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN HON. PHYSICIAN: Saifee Hospital Sir. H.N. Hospital Smt. Motiben B. Dalvi Hospital In Charge of ICU & Emergency Medical Services: Dr. Bacha’s Memorial Nursing Home

2. E C P (External Counterpulsation) Non Invasive treatment for Ischemic Heart Disease & Cardiac Failure

3. Patient being prepared for ECP therapy. The cuffs are wrapped around the calf, thighs and buttocks.

6. Patient may relax, talk, watch television or go to sleep.

8. Or can read newspaper.

10. Thank you