If this is referring to the viral “do this in 10 seconds” / “cough CPR” advice, don’t rely on it. The American Heart Association says there is no evidence that coughing can stop or treat a heart attack or cardiac arrest, and it should not delay emergency treatment.
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If you think you’re having a heart attack:
Call your local emergency number immediately. Don’t drive yourself.
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Stop exerting yourself and sit/rest while waiting for help.
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If you’re an alert adult with suspected heart-attack chest pain, current first-aid guidance says you may chew and swallow 162–325 mg aspirin unless you’re allergic to aspirin or have been told not to take it. If you’re uncertain whether aspirin is appropriate, wait for emergency responders.
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If the person becomes unresponsive and isn’t breathing normally, that’s cardiac arrest—not simply a heart attack. Call emergency services and start hands-only CPR, using an AED if available.
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There is no 10-second maneuver that reliably “stops” a heart attack. Minutes matter, and getting emergency medical care quickly is what can save a life.
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