What to Do During a Heart Attack | ASPIRIN® Canada

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ASPIRIN® 81MG CAN HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE?

Remember how just two steps can help save your life if you think you might be having a heart attack.

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO THE MOMENT YOU SUSPECT YOU MIGHT BE HAVING A HEART ATTACK?

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STEP ONE

Immediately call 9-1-1.

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STEP TWO

Chew and swallow 2 ASPIRIN^® 81mg tablets.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK?

CHEST TIGHTNESS

Chest discomfort can be in the centre, right or left side of the chest.

LIGHT-HEADEDNESS

You may feel dizzy or like you are about to pass out.

PALENESS

Loss of colour in the face and skin.

SWEATING

Sudden sweat breakout with cold, clammy skin.

PAIN IN THE ARMS, BACK, NECK OR JAW∗

Pain can be gradual (come and go) or sudden.

SHORTNESS OF BREATH∗

Difficult or laboured breathing with or without chest pain.

NAUSEA∗

Feeling sick to the stomach.

EXTREME FATIGUE∗

Extreme tiredness.

*More common in women but can also be present in men.

WHY CHEW ASPIRIN® 81MG?

Time is critical during a suspected heart attack, so chewing ASPIRIN^® 81mg helps it get into the bloodstream faster. It then works to keep blood flowing and can help prevent further damage to the heart, increasing chances of survival.

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ASPIRIN® 81MG FOR USE DURING A SUSPECTED HEART ATTACK

In the event of a suspected heart attack, immediately call 9-1-1 and chew 2 ASPIRIN^® 81mg tablets.

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