“Every adult should carry an UrgentRx Aspirin to Go packet in their purse or wallet. This product could save thousands of lives.”

- Dr. Jack Lewin, Chief Executive Officer, American College of Cardiology

Aspirin Can Save Your Life

A heart attack victim is 23% more likely to survive if they take aspirin.

In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial⁽¹⁾ of 17,187 patients, one group was given aspirin right after a myocardial infarction (heart attack). They continued aspirin treatment for 30 days. The other group received a placebo. Research showed a reduction in death rates by 23% for the group that received the aspirin.

(1) ISIS-2 Second International Study of Infarct Survival. Lancet 1988

What does Aspirin Do During a Heart Attack?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Therefore, it makes good practical sense for all adults to carry aspirin with them at all times. Why?

Aspirin is often praised for its many beneficial and life-saving properties. One of the most amazing effects of aspirin is that is makes blood platelets less prone to clot. A heart attack occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to an area of heart muscle is blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery. Taking aspirin immediately at the first sign of heart attack symptoms helps prevent the formation of additional blood clots, which can further block blood flow within the heart. Thus, in the event of a heart attack, additional heart muscle damage may be prevented or delayed by taking aspirin, buying a heart attack victim critical time to get to a hospital for treatment by a doctor.

Additionally, research shows taking aspirin in powder form increases absorption into the bloodstream approximately 2.5 times faster than swallowing an aspirin pill whole. This is critical, as every second counts in the event of a heart attack.

If you experience a heart attack, it is recommended that you CALL 911 and take 325mg of aspirin immediately (as directed by a doctor). Increase your odds of surviving a heart attack with fast-acting and convenient UrgentRx Aspirin to Go.