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Asprin may not necessarily reduce the risk of having a heart attack. However, an aprin tablet can be given to a person having a heart attack. The aspirin thins the blood and this improves circulation; the cause of a heart attack is blood becoming blocked in the coronary arteries. The aspirin, as I mentioned, will make the blood thinner, helping to increase blood flow (unclotting the blood so it can move through the vessels).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAspirin interferes with your blood's clotting action. When you bleed, your blood's clotting cells, called platelets, build up at the site of your wound. The platelets help form a plug that seals the opening in your blood vessel to stop bleeding.
But this clotting can also happen within the vessels that supply your heart and brain with blood. If your blood vessels are already narrowed from atherosclerosis - the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries - a fatty deposit in your vessel can burst. Then, a blood clot can quickly form and block the artery. This prevents blood flow to the heart or brain and causes a heart attack or stroke. Aspirin therapy reduces the clumping action of platelets - possibly preventing heart attack and stroke.
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∙ 12y agoAspirin is a blood thinner. By taking aspirin, it keeps blood clots from forming in your arteries, which can help prevent a heart attack. Taking aspirin, however, does not prevent Heart disease, so while it may prevent heart attacks, it cannot stop heart disease, so you need to take extra precautions, like eating right and excersising, to prevent this.
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∙ 11y agoAspirin aids in heart health by thinning the blood and keeping it from clotting in the heart which can cause cardiac arrest and other heart related ailments. It is recommend to take one dose of aspirin a day to maintain the healthy flow of blood.
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∙ 12y agoAspirin effect on heart indirectly as anti platelet activity on blood
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∙ 10y agoAccording the Harvard website it inhibits the platelets which cause clotting which can block an artery after a rupture causing the muscle to die.
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∙ 13y agoDaily aspirin therapy has been proven to help prevent blood clots associated with atherosclerosis. It also can prevent heart attacks from recurring
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∙ 13y agoThe most common dose for this purpose is a single baby aspirin tablet taken daily. Enteric-coated aspirin is often used, since it reduces the risk of stomach irritation.
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Will ibuprofen work like aspirin if you think your having a heart attack?
It's acceptable, but still isn't a solution. If you have heart attack symptoms you should go see a doctor as soon as possible. The pill you should take one of if you feel you are having a heart attack is an aspirin, (not Tylenol, not Ibuprofen), and you still need to get to a doctor immediately.
Can vomiting be a sign of a heart attack?
Vomiting will not necessarily relieve the pain caused by a heart attack. The best thing to do if you suspect of having a heart attack is to take an aspirin and call emergency services (911 in USA, 999 in the UK).
Can you suffer a stroke if taking warfarin?
Yes, you can absolutely have a heart attack while taking warfarin. Warfarin is a blood thinning medication that is sometimes used to help prevent a recurrent heart attack in people who cannot take aspirin or clopidogrel, or who have had a heart attack while taking those medications. While warfarin reduces the chances of a recurrent heart attack, nothing completely prevents a heart attack from happening. There is also an increased risk of bleeding if taking warfarin along with aspirin or plavix.
Will a baby aspirin help if a 60lb dog who has had a stroke?
For sure. It makes the blood thinner which is good for a dog who had stroke or heart attack. Give him aspirin just with food. You should ask your vet too about the long term administration.
Can you take excedrin during a heart attack?
I am wondering this also, I am not a physician so I wouldn't know what to recommend. Taking 2 excedrin is like taking: 1 500mg Aspirin 1 500mg Tylenol & 1 cup of coffee (caffeine) I know the Aspirin will help, I don't think the Tylenol will hurt, and it comes down to the caffeine. Would you caffeine help or hurt a heart attack? I know caffeine will cause the heart to beat faster. I guess a physician can let us know his opinion on the matter.
What to do if woken up suffering a heart attack?
If you think you have a heart attack, you should stay calm and call for help. You don't want to increase your heart rate by panicking or running around. Your heart uses less oxygen when it doesn't have to work hard or fast; therefore decreasing the chance of having a larger infarction. Aspirin is a good idea unless you have reasons that you can't take it.
How does aspirin affect your heart rate?
First I should say if your under 18 do not take aspirin. My mom had a friend who's son died from taking it at 17. You can die from too much or taking it underage as a regular even small dose. You are supposed to talk to your doctor about aspirin. By the way pepto bismo has asprirn in it. With that being said, I'm pretty sure some people take it daily so they don't get a heart attack or stroke if your in the danger zone of high blood pressure or in cholesterol. So if you are over 18 talk to your doctor about taking aspirin. Exercise, eating right, and taking Cholest Off, fish oil, and prescription medicine is a good way to keep it down. Death by heart problems happen more often than death by cancer, so get your cholesterol and blood pressure checked asap (as soon as possible)! PS- cancer cannot survive in an alkaline body.
Is baby Aspirin good for heart disease?
Daily aspirin therapy may lower your risk of heart attack and stroke, but daily aspirin therapy isn't for everyone. Is it right for you?You should consider daily aspirin therapy only if you've had a heart attack or stroke, or you have a high risk of either. And then, only take aspirin with your doctor's approval. Although taking an occasional aspirin or two is safe for most adults to use for headaches, body aches or fever, daily use of aspirin can have serious side effects, including internal bleeding.How does aspirin prevent a heart attack or stroke?Aspirin interferes with your blood's clotting action. When you bleed, your blood's clotting cells, called platelets, build up at the site of your wound. The platelets help form a plug that seals the opening in your blood vessel to stop bleeding. But this clotting can also happen within the vessels that supply your heart and brain with blood. If your blood vessels are already narrowed from atherosclerosis - the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries - a fatty deposit in your vessel can burst. Then, a blood clot can quickly form and block the artery. This prevents blood flow to the heart or brain and causes a heart attack or stroke. Aspirin therapy reduces the clumping action of platelets - possibly preventing heart attack and stroke.Does daily aspirin therapy differ between men and women?Aspirin can have different effects between the sexes, and for women, among age groups. For men of all ages, aspirin can:Prevent a first and second heart attackReduce heart disease riskFor women younger than 65, aspirin can:Prevent a first strokePrevent a second heart attackReduce heart disease riskFor women 65 and older, aspirin can:Prevent a first and second heart attackPrevent a first strokeReduce heart disease riskThe risk of bleeding with daily aspirin therapy, however, is about the same in both sexes.Should you take a daily aspirin?Whether you need daily aspirin therapy depends on your risk of heart disease and stroke. Risk factors for a heart attack or stroke include: Smoking tobaccoHigh blood pressure - a systolic pressure of 140 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higherTotal cholesterol level of 240 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) - 6.22 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) - or higherLow-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol level of 130 mg/dL (3.37 mmol/L) or higherLack of exerciseDiabetesStressHaving more than two alcoholic drinks a day for men, one drink a day for womenFamily history of a stroke or heart attackIf you've had a heart attack or stroke, chances are your doctor has talked to you about taking aspirin to prevent a second occurrence.If you have strong risk factors, but have not had a heart attack or stroke, you may also benefit from taking an aspirin every day. First, you'll want to discuss with your doctor whether you have any conditions that make taking aspirin dangerous for you.Should you avoid daily aspirin therapy if you have another health condition?You shouldn't take a daily aspirin if you have some health conditions that could increase your risk of bleeding or other complications. These conditions include: A bleeding or clotting disorder (bleeding easily)AsthmaStomach ulcersHeart failureFor people who have diabetes, the American Diabetes Association and other medical associations recommend a low-dose aspirin only for men older than 50 and women older than 60 who have at least one additional risk factor for heart disease, such as smoking, family history of heart disease, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.It's also important to tell your doctor what other medications or supplements you might be taking, even if it's just ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Taking aspirin and ibuprofen together reduces the beneficial effects of the aspirin. Taking aspirin with other anticoagulants, such as warfarin (Coumadin), could greatly increase your chance of bleeding.What's the best dose of aspirin to take?There's no uniform dose of aspirin you should take to get the benefits of daily aspirin therapy. You and your doctor will discuss what dose is right for you. Very low doses of aspirin - 75 milligrams (mg), which is less than a standard baby aspirin - can be effective. Your doctor may prescribe a daily dose anywhere from 81 mg - the amount in a baby aspirin - to 325 mg (regular strength). What happens if you stop taking aspirin every day?You might be surprised to learn that stopping daily aspirin therapy can have a rebound effect that may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. If you've been on daily aspirin therapy and want to stop, it's important to talk to your doctor before making any changes. Suddenly stopping daily aspirin therapy could have a rebound effect that may trigger a blood clot.
Is aspirin classified as a anticoagulant?
Aspirin is often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin also has an antiplatelet effect by inhibiting the production of thromboxane, which under normal circumstances binds platelet molecules together to create a patch over damaged walls of blood vessels. Because the platelet patch can become too large and also block blood flow, locally and downstream, aspirin is also used long-term, at low doses, to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clot formation in people at high risk for developing blood clots. It has also been established that low doses of aspirin may be given immediately after a heart attack to reduce the risk of another heart attack or of the death of cardiac tissue.
The first step in providing assistance for a heart attack is to?
call for help
Should you take an aspirin a day?
Aspirin is a "blood thinner" in addition to being an analgesic (pain reliever). Blood thinners help prevent harmful clots that could block important arteries and/or arterioles that provide nourishment to heart muscle.
I am 15 and toke aspirin because i thought my heart was bad now i think i have anemia from taking aspirin can I get rid of anemia and if I can how?
so you're 15 and you're worried of a heart attack? you took aspirin to thin your blood to stop it and now you think the aspirin affected your red blood cells and not just your platelets... nice. judging by your spelling of the word "anaemia" you're American, which i think gives you something like a 30% chance of being obese, sorry if my statistics are slightly out. to reduce your risk of heart attack, youd be much better off eating less saturated fats and doing some exercise. aspirin doesnt affect your haemoglobin, so you didnt get anaemia from aspirin. if you have got it, eat more iron. don't take drugs without consulting your doctor first. the chance of a heart attack at 15 is pretty small if i recall correctly. oh, by the way, you're supposed to ingest aspirin. if you did indeed smoke it with weed as "toke" suggests you did, i would advise not to do that in the future. mixing drugs isn't good, and marijuana is illegal. unless you're from the Netherlands. A simple blood test to determine iron and other substances in the blood will help diagnose the presence of anemia.
