1. Valsalva Maneuver
This ancient technique can help restore a fast heartbeat to normal. It causes physical intervention that stimulates the 10th cranial nerve (vagus nerve). This in turn leads to slowing of the heart rate.
- First, pinch your nose, close your mouth and then try to breathe out forcibly. This will accelerate your heart rate, and then slow down your heartbeat.
Note: If you have heart disease, do not use this remedy.
2. Coughing
Coughing vigorously for a few minutes can help break the pattern of a palpitation. It causes pressure to build up in your chest, which puts your heart back into a normal rhythm.
- coughing for peart palpitations
This is not a preventive measure. Use this remedy only when you are having a palpitation.
