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Whats the story about coughing to prevent a heart attack?

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Whats the story about coughing to prevent a heart attack?

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The American Heart Association does not endorse “cough CPR,” a coughing procedure widely publicized on the Internet. As noted in the American Heart Association’s textbook Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, the American Heart Association DOES NOT TEACH THIS AS PART OF THE CORE CURRICULUM IN ANY COURSE. During a sudden arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), it may be possible for a conscious, responsive person to cough forcefully and maintain enough blood flow to the brain to remain conscious for a few seconds until the arrhythmia disappears or is treated. Blood flow is maintained by increased pressure in the chest that occurs during forceful coughs. This has been mislabeled “cough CPR,” although it’s not a form of traditional resuscitation. This coughing technique to maintain blood flow during brief arrhythmias has been useful in the hospital, particularly during cardiac catheterization. In such cases the patient’s ECG is monitored continuously, and a physician is present. During

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