3 important actions to remember in an emergency when you’re alone

2. Apply pressure to the correct point on the chest

In some cases, when the heart begins to fail, a quick mechanical stimulus can help restart an irregular heartbeat. This maneuver is known to specialists as an “emergency stroke.”

How to do it?

• With your hand closed, locate the center of the chest, just above the sternum .
• Give a firm, non-violent blow , but strong enough to generate a stimulus.
• It should only be done once and as an extreme measure , when you experience symptoms of an impending cardiac arrest (loss of strength, blurred vision, difficulty breathing).

This blow can help the heart regain a more stable rhythm while you manage to get professional assistance.