Takes a little time to read, but might be worth your time.
Sep 6, 2013 15:15:41 #
Mayo Clinic on Aspirin - PASS IT ON
Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is the lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.
1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.
2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar).
Please read on.
Something that we can do to help ourselves - nice to know.
Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue.
They work much faster than the tablets.
Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks -
There are other symptoms of a heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.
Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.
The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up.
However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.
If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.
Afterwards: - Call 911. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by.
- Say "heart attack!" - Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins. - Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ...DO NOT LIE DOWN!
"Life is a one time gift"
Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is the lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.
1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.
2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar).
Please read on.
Something that we can do to help ourselves - nice to know.
Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue.
They work much faster than the tablets.
Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks -
There are other symptoms of a heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.
Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.
The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up.
However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.
If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.
Afterwards: - Call 911. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by.
- Say "heart attack!" - Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins. - Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ...DO NOT LIE DOWN!
"Life is a one time gift"
Sep 6, 2013 15:17:27 #
My two heart attacks were with a feeling of 'heart burn' in my throat and a discombobulated feeling. No pain anywhere.
Sarge69
Sarge69
Sep 6, 2013 18:03:35 #
And to add, most women have a different set of symptoms when they're having an attack. Happens mostly right after they wake up in the morning, like they're waking up from a bad dream, and having shortness of breath.
Was told this by my wifes heart surgeon/cardiologist, whatever. I never knew this, and I imagine most men don't.
Was told this by my wifes heart surgeon/cardiologist, whatever. I never knew this, and I imagine most men don't.
Sep 6, 2013 18:16:15 #
Michael Hartley wrote:
And to add, most women have a different set of symptoms when they're having an attack. Happens mostly right after they wake up in the morning, like they're waking up from a bad dream, and having shortness of breath.
Was told this by my wifes heart surgeon/cardiologist, whatever. I never knew this, and I imagine most men don't.
Was told this by my wifes heart surgeon/cardiologist, whatever. I never knew this, and I imagine most men don't.
I am learning that I'm not sure I would know if I'm having a heart attack. I suppose I should just take the aspirin and hope for the best. ( I live with a dog and a cat and I'm not convinced they would be much help !!! )
Sep 6, 2013 18:29:34 #
sarge69 wrote:
My two heart attacks were with a feeling of 'heart burn' in my throat and a discombobulated feeling. No pain anywhere. Sarge69
You don't want to be discombobulated ! lol
Michael Hartley wrote:
And to add, most women have a different set of symptoms when they're having an attack. Happens mostly right after they wake up in the morning, like they're waking up from a bad dream, and having shortness of breath.
Was told this by my wifes heart surgeon/cardiologist, whatever. I never knew this, and I imagine most men don't.
Was told this by my wifes heart surgeon/cardiologist, whatever. I never knew this, and I imagine most men don't.
Trust women to always be different ! :thumbup:
You can't be too serious about a heart attack, worry will kill you!
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