India, Sept. 22 -- Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death globally and in India, representing about 20 percent of global heart attack deaths. According to the World Heart Federation, India had 3,165,172 deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 2024.

Therefore, if you have a history of heart disease, it is important to educate yourself and prepare your family members in case of an emergency. But what happens if you have a heart attack when you are home alone?

In a September 21 Instagram post, Dr Jeremy London, a US-based double board-certified heart surgeon, listed three things you should be doing if you are home alone and you think you may be having a heart attack. According to him, if you're home alone and having a hea...