Comments on: Heart Attack – Self Help

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:45:50 +0000

I am so glad you found this post, and will pass the information to your neighbor. You sound like a very nice and caring person.

By: Claire from Newbury Park Limo

Claire from Newbury Park Limo — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:33:59 +0000

This is really helpful! I have an old neighbor who lives alone and I surely pass the tips along. I do hope it never happens, but it’s good to be prepared! Thanks!

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:02:20 +0000

You are welcome.
It is good to know about it, but I hope you will never have to use it, and your dad stays healthy.

By: shreyamohanlal

shreyamohanlal — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:24:48 +0000

Your post really helps me to take care of my father who have the risk of it. Thanks for posting this such information.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:58:16 +0000

Thanks SG! It’s kind of scary but you never know when you might need such information.

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:43:03 +0000

Thank you very much BusyMom, for such a helpful input.
I feel this is such an important information, that I am writing a follow up post, with your comments, for those who might not necessarily read the comments section of my posts. You never know, this helpful hint might save someone’s life!

By: BusyMom

BusyMom — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0000

Great article. Ladies, please keep in mind that a heart attack in a woman is much less “classic” than in a man, which makes it a bigger problem (less women seek early medical attention and therefore have poorer outcomes). A lot of women will NOT experience chest pain or pressure during a heart attack which is why it is so important to seek help if you have any of the more subtle symptoms like jaw or back pain.

As far as the aspirin goes, you should CHEW, not just swallow, one full strength (325 mg) or FOUR low dose (81 mg) aspirins. This will get the aspirin into your system quickly, so it can start to thin your blood to lessen the damage to your heart muscle. Keep an in-date bottle in your home in a non-humid and stable temperature location (i.e. not the bathroom).

By: Suburban Grandma

Suburban Grandma — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:49:30 +0000

I agree. But it is good to keep in mind, in case someone else might need it.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:44:37 +0000

Great tip! I never knew that coughing would help.Hope neither one of us will go through this……..