Heart & Cardiovascular

28 Heart Health Myths That Cardiologists Want You to Stop Believing

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Coughing during a heart attack will not save your life.

Medical staff responding to a cardiac emergency.

The viral 'cough CPR' myth is a dangerous distraction from seeking help. Attempting to cough rhythmically does not provide effective blood flow during a real cardiac arrest.

"Cough CPR is only useful in controlled medical settings under a doctor's supervision."

Delaying a call to emergency services while trying to cough could result in irreversible heart damage.

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