Heart attacks can come all of a sudden, and they also happen when people are alone.
If you suddenly feel an irregular heartbeat and that you are about to faint, you have just about 10 seconds before you lose your consciousness.
If this happens, remember that you can actually help yourself. The most important thing is not to panic and not to lose consciousness. Instead, start coughing, as much as you can.
Take a deep breath every time before you cough. Cough deeply and long enough, like you were trying to cough out something from your lungs.
Breathe and cough every 2 seconds, without taking breaks, until the doctors come, or until your heart starts beating normally.
Taking deep breaths will allow the oxygen to enter your lungs, and coughing is a sort of compression.
This will help your heart and blood flow function normally. This kind of pressure helps your heart balance its rhythm. It is the perfect way to avoid any further damage, at least until the doctor comes.
Make sure to share this information with other people – it might save someone’s life.
According to cardiologists, if only one person shares this information with 10 people, at least one life can be saved.
