{"id":7385,"date":"2023-06-12T12:11:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T12:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/english\/?p=7385"},"modified":"2023-06-12T15:23:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T15:23:47","slug":"elbow-slapping-should-not-be-a-treatment-for-heart-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/english\/elbow-slapping-should-not-be-a-treatment-for-heart-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Slapping the Inner Elbow Is NOT A Recommended Treatment during a Heart Attack!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It’s well-known that cardiovascular diseases and, more specifically, heart attacks contribute to millions of deaths every year<\/a>. Social media and mainstream media are filled with discussions on how to avoid heart attacks, treatment methods and how to help a person who suddenly gets a heart attack immediately. While some of such social media posts include accurate details, some social media posts include harmful misinformation about treatments and first aid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine that a small action like tapping the inner elbow can miraculously reduce the risk of a heart attack. Today, we investigate the famous video that makes the sensational claim that slapping the inner elbow can prevent a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A video which shows a person sitting on a chair unconsciously, being elbow slapped by a group of people, was shared viral on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The claim, along with the video, is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A sudden heart attack in a theatre in Singapore. Doctors and assistants in Singapore slapped the patient’s inner elbow, and he recovered after about 2 minutes. This video gives advice on emergency situations to pay attention to heart patients and how to deal with a heart attack that usually happens suddenly. Many become very helpless and die on the way to the hospital. Please remember: 1. By slapping the inner elbow of the left hand, as shown in the video, it stimulates the three acupressure points around the left side that are related to the heart and lungs. 2. Slapping accelerates blood circulation, which makes a person feel warm and stops sweating. You should know that a heart attack is due to a blockage of blood circulation. By tapping and slapping the inner elbow of the hand, you can increase body temperature, prevent its accumulation and facilitate blood circulation. Then take the person to the hospital immediately.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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