Here's how to save yourself from a heart attack!

A heart attack is an emergency and immediate medical intervention saves lives.

If at the time of the heart attack a friend, relative or even a stranger is at the scene, they can call for immediate help and provide temporary support until the ambulance arrives. But what do we do if the heart attack finds us alone?

«Our reaction is the most basic parameter in an emergency and the first ten minutes are the most decisive», points out Joe Mulligan, a First Aid specialist at the British Red Cross.

See what life-saving steps to take if you feel like you're having a heart attack.

If you suddenly feel acute chest pain or experience some other typical heart attack symptom, you must first of course call an ambulance.

Immediately after, you should chew an aspirin. The effect will be more immediate if you chew the pill than if you swallow it whole. Aspirin slows the rate of blood clotting, so it will prevent the deterioration of an already existing clot.

Then lie back supporting the head and shoulders with a pillow.

People who have already been diagnosed with angina should also take the special vasodilator treatment recommended by the doctor.

If chest pain lasts more than 15 minutes, an emergency transfer to a hospital is required, as it may indicate a serious condition, such as a heart attack.

You should also take slow, deep breaths so that oxygen is more efficiently transported to the lungs and the blood continues to circulate smoothly.

People who have already received a diagnosis of rapid heartbeat can also apply Valsalva handling, as it is thought to help bring the heartbeat back to normal. Handling should only be applied once. Massages (massages) in the carotid arteries also help in the treatment of rapid pulse, specifically at the point of the artery where the heartbeat is most strongly felt. Massages should be carried out in circular motions.