Why keep aspirin by your bedside?
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 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 ~
A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person, after reading this blog,
refers this site to 10 people, probably one life can be saved!
I have already shared the information-- What about you?
Refer or forward this blog; it may save lives!
PS A personal comment and recommendation...
I keep a small used "prescription" plastic bottle on my nightstand. I have two aspirins in it, and for a lid, a piece of foil which I can easily remove.
In the bottle are two aspirins, at the ready.
I always keep a bottle of water by my bed, with a loose cap. I can reach down by the side of the bed, in the dark, and know just where it is.
