I received this information in my mail today and thought it would be good to share this as it can happen to any one of us or help us save lives.
Keep aspirin by your bedside.
There are other symptoms of an 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.
We often hear of people dying in their sleep. The reason is majority of these people (about 60%) who had an 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
- 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 ~
Do share this information with family and friends as lives may be saved.
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