3 important steps to keep in mind in an emergency when you are alone

 When a heart attack occurs, every second counts. What many people don't know is that 70% of heart attacks happen when the person is alone, and more than 90% don't come to the hospital on time. The heart may fail without help, but knowing what to do in the first moments will significantly increase your chances of survival.

Science and experts agree on one thing: You don't need medicines or equipment, just stay calm and use simple first aid techniques. These manoeuvrs can keep your heart going while waiting for help or getting to safety.

Below you will learn three proven steps that can help you survive a heart attack when no one is nearby. You can also see these techniques in the following video from the Healthy and Positive channel:

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1. Use the ‘lifesaver cough’ to stabilize heart rate
When the heart begins to beat irregularly, it is common for a person to feel dizzy, weak, cold sweat or experience intense pressure in the chest. At that moment, a simple technique can buy precious seconds: a powerful, repeated cough.

How do you do that?

Take a deep breath.

Then cough vigorously, as if you are trying to remove something stuck in the lungs.

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In some cases, when the heart begins to fail, a rapid mechanical stimulus can help start an irregular heartbeat again. This manoeuvre is called an “emergency shock” among specialists.

How do you do that?

With the hand closed, find the middle of the chest just above the breast bone.

Give a firm, non-violent battle, but powerful enough to generate a stimulus.

It should only be done once and as a last resort when you experience symptoms of impending cardiac arrest (loss of strength, blurred vision, breathing difficulties).

This kind can help the heart regain a more stable rhythm while managing to get professional help.

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Repeat every two seconds and keep the rhythm.

This type of cough increases the pressure in the chest and helps to keep blood flow to the brain up. It's not a cure, but it can maintain blood circulation long enough to summon help or get to safety.

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