Elderly man has trouble breathing and irregular heartbeat, Ames IA


Emergency medical team responded to a 76-year-old man near Garden Rd who was conscious but struggling to breathe. He felt light-headed, had an irregular heartbeat, and almost passed out.
Audio|Source: City of Ames Fire and EMS
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Medical Assist, Rescue 3, near Garden Rd, cross off, Willowbrook, Circle, and Guidance Drive.
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Medical Assist, near Garden Rd.
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Just back from Rescue 3.
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Go ahead.
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Rescue 3 is en route, near Garden Rd.
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70-old male-consciousome breathing, tells like putting in the horsehouse, and there's one more, light-headed, irregular heart rate, he's almost passed out.
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Let's get three copies.
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Steve, 65. Go ahead.
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Not direct.
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Copy at 1837, and he's 76 years old.
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Location mentioned:
Near Garden Rd, Ames, IA 50010
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