“Should you lie down during a heart attack?”

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“Should you lie down during a heart attack?”

I am a 44 year old male. I want to know if you should lie down during a heart attack?

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**Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah** Vascular Surgeon Amarillo, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah Vascular Surgeon Amarillo, TX

During heart attack you should take an aspirin and call 911 immediately.

**Dr. Mahmud Bangash** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahmud Bangash Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ

Yes. Be Comfortable. Call emergency for help.

**Dr. Timothy J. Chilcote** Emergency Physician Overland Park, KS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Timothy J. Chilcote Emergency Physician Overland Park, KS

No. Call an ambulance. Go to the hospital

**Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rosedale, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rosedale, NY

Your best position is probably sitting in a semi upright position. Laying flat may make breathing more difficult.