If you have a heart attack at home, do this in 10 seconds and you can save your life.(1 / 2)

steps that could help in the very first moments.

An often-cited technique involves coughing forcefully and repeatedly, alternating each cough with a deep breath. The idea behind this is that coughing temporarily compresses the chest, which can help maintain blood circulation for a few moments.

This chest movement can help stimulate the heart and promote blood flow while you try to reach the phone or call emergency services. During a heart attack, the heart can struggle to pump blood effectively. Every second counts. Coughing forcefully, accompanied by deep breaths, may