Aspirin's Role in Preventing Heart Attacks

     One of my readers sent me this amazing article, and it was just too important not to share. Physicians at the Mayo Clinic report that most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 a.m. and noon. In fact, having one during the night when the heart is resting is unusual. 

     They suggest taking an aspirin or baby aspirin once a day. What was new information for me was that they suggest taking it at night because aspirin has a half-life, so it would be strongest in the morning when a heart attack is more likely to happen.

You need to know:

1. Aspirin can last for many years. When it gets too old, it smells like vinegar. You should keep a bottle at your bedside.

2. There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain in the left arm. Nausea, lots of sweating, and intense chin pain are also symptoms. For women, the pain can also start in the back region and radiate around.

3. Even scarier than the obvious pain is the fact that sometimes there may be no pain at all to suggest a heart attack is happening.

4. If you believe you are having a heart attack, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow with just a tiny bit of water.

5. Afterwards call 911.

6. Then call a family member or neighbor and just say you are having a heart attack and that you've taken two aspirins.

7. Unlock the door, lay down on the floor, and wait quietly for help.

8. Share this information with everyone you know. It will save a life.