A heart attack happens when your heart muscle is starved of oxygen-rich blood. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and don't delay getting help. Should I take an aspirin if I think I'm having a heart attack?
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No, unless it is confirmed by a medical doctor that you are having a heart attack. So better would be that you consult a cardiologist for your baseline cardiac evaluation and follow up and contact them in case of an emergency.
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Dear lybtateuser, - It is beneficial to have an aspirin tablet if you feel that you are having a heart attack - it prevents clotting of blood in the blood vessels so that further damage to the tissues is restricted - the tab should be chewed for beneficial effect.
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If you think that you are having a heart attack - taking an aspirin will protect you but not cure you. For cure of a heart attack and also for saving the life of someone with a heart attack - an emergency thrombolysis or angioplasty is essential. Taking an aspirin for a patient with a heart attack is protective and for a person without heart attack, it is not harmful! Hence, take an aspirin but don't become complacent by taking it!
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