When he woke me to speak of chest pain that wouldn't go away, I gave him an aspirin and took him to the ER. There, after the catheterization and insertion of the first stent, the doctor told me that the aspirin and speed of getting to the ER had helped to make the difference.
Now I carry in my wallet a little plastic pill envelope containing a couple of aspirin (and three or four of his nitroglycerin tablets). Someday, someone may need them.
Sometime, somewhere, I read about the importance of aspirin as a first response to chest pain. Perhaps this post will be that sometime, somewhere for you.
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Bless your heart; and Joe's! This is a wonderful PSA, great advice that can't be overstated.
I need to get some right now and add to my purse and each of our glove compartments... Aspirin is a blood thinner so it helps blood get past the blockage..
Yes, I do indeed remember. A very wise reminder, Nancy.
Thank you, Nancy.
Running out at lunch to get me some. I you HEART you(and Joe) for reminding all of us.
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I believe I'll be heading to the Walgreens to get some aspirin. Just in case...someone, somewhere...
Thanks for the reminder.
Happy Heart Day to you and your sweetheart!
Thank you for your post. I haven't had any heart problems but have siblings who have. I always carry aspirin also and have two in a tin at my bed side.
Nancy, thanks for the reminder. I have meant to do this for some time now...I think your post might just be the nudge I need. Putting the aspirin in my wallet seems like a good place, easy to grab at a moment when needed.
Thankfully you had the cool head to give your dear hubby an aspirin and then get him to the ER. Bless your heart.
Happy Valentine's Day.
The new crystal aspirin are being widely touted but my pharmacy here still does not have them in. Your CA cuz (now in Mesa, AZ)
I, too, carry aspirin - for DH and also for myself (and any others who may cross my path and be in need).
GREAT post!!
I carry those little single dose sealed packets. You never know who or where they might come in handy !~!
Yes, I do remember that post and when I was in the States I bought a bottle of aspirin "just in case". I hope if and when the time ever comes I'll remember to take the aspirin.
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