In the event of a heart attack, every second counts. What many don’t know: 70% of heart attacks occur when the affected person is alone, and over 90% don’t reach the hospital in time. The heart can fail without warning, but knowing what to do in the first few moments significantly increases the chances of survival.

Science and experts agree on one point: you don’t need medication or equipment, just to stay calm and apply simple first aid measures. These measures can maintain your heartbeat while you wait for help or get to safety.

Below, you’ll learn three proven techniques that can help you survive a heart attack when no one is around. You can also see these techniques in the following video from the “Healthy and Positive” channel:

1. Use the “rescue cough” to stabilize your heartbeat.

When the heart beats irregularly, dizziness, weakness, cold sweats, or a strong pressure in the chest are common symptoms. In such moments, a simple technique can buy you precious seconds: a strong, repeated cough.

How does it work?

Take a deep breath.

Then cough forcefully, as if you were trying to expel something from your lungs.

Repeat this every two seconds, maintaining the rhythm.

This type of cough increases pressure in the chest and promotes blood flow to the brain. While it won’t cure you, it can maintain blood flow long enough to call for help or get to safety.

2. Apply pressure to the right spot on your chest.

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