What medications can reduce my risk of heart attack?

American Red Cross

Certain medications—including aspirin—can help minimize damage to the heart if given within 1 hour of the start of heart-attack signals. Some people with heart disease also take prescribed medication for chest pain. You can help by getting the medication and assisting with taking it.

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Heart Attack

Heart attack (myocardial infarction (MI), is the leading cause of death among Americans. It often results from coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease to affect adults. See your doctor immediately if you feel pressure or a squeezing sensation in your chest, neck, jaw, shoulders, back or arms, especially if it’s accompanied by sweating, nausea, vomiting, or shortness of breath.

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