Basic first aid actions that can help in the event of a heart attack: 3 important recommendations.
Imagine you’re home alone. Suddenly, intense pressure presses on your chest as if something huge is crushing it. Cold sweat runs down your back, you’re short of breath, and dizziness sets in. In those moments, every second counts.
A heart attack does not warn. And when it happens, many people lose their lives not because there was no solution, but because they did not know how to react in time.
The difference between surviving or not is often in what you do during the first few minutes.
This article introduces you to three emergency techniques that have helped real people stay conscious and buy time until medical help arrives.
What is a heart attack and why does it happen?
A heart attack happens when an artery that carries oxygen to the heart becomes blocked. Without oxygen, the heart muscle begins to die within a few minutes and the heart may enter an irregular rhythm or stop.
Most common symptoms
Chest pain or pressure
Pain that radiates to the arm, back, neck, or jaw
Cold Sweat
Nausea
Dizziness or feeling faint
Shortness of breath
If you’re alone and these symptoms appear, there’s no time to wait. You must act.
Technique 1: Strong, controlled cough
This technique helps maintain circulation and stimulate the heart when symptoms begin.
How to do it:
Take a deep breath.
Shut up.
Cough from your chest, forcefully, as if you want to expel something stuck.
Repeat every 2 seconds for 1 minute.
Why it works:
Coughing creates pressure inside the chest, pushing blood into the heart and brain, which can help maintain the heart rhythm.
Common mistakes:
Coughing lightly
Do not inhale before
Losing the rhythm
Technique 2: Precise Punch in the Center of the Chest
It is used when the cough is no longer enough and the dizziness is severe.
How to do it:
He makes a fist.
Place the center of the breast, between the nipples.
Use the bottom of your fist.
Strike with firm, dry force, once per second, 5 or 6 times.
Why it works:
Part of the heart’s electrical system passes through this area. The impact can help restart the rhythm when there is a severe arrhythmia.
Precautions:
Do not hit too hard
Do not do it more than 6 times
Do not use if fractures or injuries are present
Technique 3: EGU Point (Acupressure)
This point is located between the thumb and forefinger. It helps reduce anxiety, improve circulation and stabilize heart rate.
How to do it:
Locate the soft spot between your thumb and forefinger.
Press firmly for 5 seconds.
Release 2 seconds.
Repeat for 1 minute in each hand, breathing deeply.
Why it works:
It stimulates the nervous system, improves blood flow, and reduces stress, which helps the heart in a crisis.
What to do during a heart attack if you’re alone
Cough hard for 1 minute.
If the pain continues, apply the blow to the chest.
Press the EGU point.
Call 911 as soon as you can.
If you’re dizzy, lie down to avoid a fall.
Five habits that protect your heart
Walk 20 minutes a day.
Take deep breaths 2 minutes a day.
Eat fish, fruits, and vegetables regularly.
Avoid smoking and alcohol.
Check your blood pressure every week.
A heart attack does not always give second chances. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make the difference between life and death. Preparing today is a decision that can save you tomorrow.