LEXINGTON — For years, Greg Hall had trouble performing even the most basic tasks, like walking to the refrigerator or climbing a flight of stairs.

        A massive heart attack in 1996 and more than two dozen heart procedures over the next five years robbed him of his ability to work every day, lift heavy objects or play softball.

        But a new device and treatment has him back up on his feet and enjoying life.

        Enhanced External Counterpulsation is a noninvasive outpatient treatment that can help relieve or even eliminate chest pain as it makes damaged heart muscle stronger.

        The treatment involves the inflation and deflation of three sets of compression cuffs wrapped around a patient's calves, thighs and buttocks.

        The pulsation increases blood flow to the heart muscle, decreasing the heart's workload and creating greater oxygen supply.

        Dr. Kevin Scully, a cardiologist at Central Baptist Hospital, said the treatment is often recommended for patients who have had surgery in the past or may not be strong enough to have surgery.

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