My Mother takes Warfarin. If she is having a heart attack, is it safe to give her an aspirin while waiting for emergency. help?
Anonymous Patient
yes. if it truly is a heart attack, a single dose of Aspirin will not be harmful and may well help. I would recommend if you do give Aspirin in this situation make sure you have her chew it. Also, the dose of Aspirin during a heart attack should be 325 mg. Finally, if you think she is having a heart attack, call 911. Don't drive her to the emergency room yourself.