If you think you are having a heart attack, does it help to take an aspirin while waiting for the ambulance? I have heard that you should keep sorbitrate tablets at home and if you have chest pains, it helps to put one under the tongue. Is that true?
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If you are having a heart
If you are having a heart attack from the first time, the doctor/nurse or ambulance operator may advise you to take an adult dose of aspirin. You may take one on your own as well as it reduce the clotting of the arteries and eases blood flow.
It is only advisable for people with a heart condition to carry around Sorbitrate tablets and take as instructed.