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Ok, this might sound strange but can you stop a heart attack by just breathing deeply?
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No: Heart attacks are caused by plaque rupture (little fatty deposits inside the blood vessels that feed the heart muscle). Once it happens, it is essential to open that blood vessel as soon as possible with medical interventions, so call 911!
Answered 2/13/2012
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