Heart Attack? SELF CPR Special Report!


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Aug 27, 2001


situations by professional staff. The American Heart Association does not recommend that the public use this method in a situation where there is no medical supervision.

As with all medical rumors, the most prudent course of action is to verify the information with your own doctor or other medical professional before acting upon it or sharing it with others.

* Thanks to Michael E. Brooks for his help investigating this rumor.

More:

American Heart Association Statement "The American Heart Association does not endorse 'cough CPR,' a coughing procedure widely publicized on the Internet."

American Red Cross Statement "The American Red Cross does not endorse the 'How to Survive A Heart Attack When Alone' coughing technique which is being publicized on the Internet."

Mended Hearts, Inc. Statement "It is not a recommended procedure for the general public."

Media sightings:

Experts Rip 'Coughing' Advice... Philadelphia Daily News, March 23, 2000

Current Netlore More Urban Legends & Netlore "

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4.   Sep 5, 2001 8:58 AM
In response to message posted by AnneWatkins:

Thank you so much for your kind comments Anne! I appreciate it. I just finished reading y ...

-- posted by Lynn
3.   Aug 30, 2001 1:34 PM
I never thought of this. Thanks so much! I'll share the info with friends and family members.

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-- posted by AnneWatkins
2.   Aug 22, 2001 6:22 AM
In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:

Thanks Renie. Like auto insurance; this is certainly a case of "it is good to know b ...

-- posted by Lynn
1.   Aug 19, 2001 2:33 PM
Hi Lynn, wow, thank you for this great information! I will certainly pass it on to friends. Hope you're doing well. Renie ...

-- posted by Renie_Burghardt



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