“Does aspirin stop a heart attack?”
I am a 44 year old male. I want to know if aspirin stops a heart attack?
1 Answer
Taking Aspirin during a heart attack, may inhibit progression of the attack. Heart attacks are caused by clotting in the coronary arteries. This is caused by platelet aggregation, or clumping. Aspirin is an anti platelet drug and can stop this process if given in time. As soon as symptoms of a heart attack are noted, then aspirin, at least 100mg should be taken if possible.
