If you mean the viral claim that there is a 10-second trick that can stop a heart attack, that’s misleading. There is no proven maneuver that can “reverse” a heart attack at home.
What to do immediately
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Call your local emergency number immediately. Don’t wait to see whether the pain goes away. Emergency medical teams can begin treatment while transporting you. www.heart.org+1
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Stop what you’re doing and sit or rest in a comfortable position.
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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 of aspirin, unless you’re allergic to aspirin or have been specifically advised not to take it. If you’re uncertain whether aspirin is appropriate, wait for emergency medical advice. cpr.heart.org+1
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Don’t drive yourself to the hospital. nhs.uk
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If the person becomes unresponsive and isn’t breathing normally, this may be cardiac arrest rather than simply a heart attack. Call emergency services and begin CPR, following the dispatcher’s instructions; use an AED if one is available. www.heart.org
Typical warning signs include pressure, squeezing or pain in the chest, pain spreading to the arm, back, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or lightheadedness. Symptoms can be less typical in some people. www.heart.org
If this is happening to you right now, call your local emergency service now rather than continuing to read.
