Man reports chest pain and pacemaker sensations, Charleston SC
Medical EmergencyA 72-year-old man at an apartment complex reported chest pain radiating to his left arm and sensations from his pacemaker. Emergency responders confirmed the pacemaker was functioning normally, provided care, and transported him to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Charleston County Police, Fire, EMS/Rescue, Marine SAR
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Advanced 68, Engine 108, Hampton of Charleston, near Spring Street, Apartment 221, and no problem.
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Advanced 68, Engine 108, Hampton of Charleston, near Spring Street, apartment 221, cross streets, (name withheld).
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Clark Parkway and Westgate Court, a no problem, 0832.
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All right, we've got a 72-year-old male from the chest pain radiating into his left arm and says that he feels like his pacemaker is shocking him.
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I'm not seeing anything like that.
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I'm seeing normal pacemaker activity on his EKG, nothing abnormal.
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I'm not sure if he has a pacemaker defibrillator, but I'm also not seeing any of them to that.
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Just that's 68.
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We've got here a call already on the cross hour we have to program.
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Just let me know when you guys are already and I'll come get rolling.
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Now, he's at all times four, said it's like a pressure or a dull pain.
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Power pressure, 135 or 76, heart rate is 57,
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respers are 16, he's 97% on room there.
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He's been given before total baby aspirin prior to our arrival.
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Special, if you, because of Vance 62 on Advanced 68.
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It is a special copy 68, Your...
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And I do have an IV in his right AC, and we should be there in about 5 to 7 minutes, giving further questions orders.
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EKG was unremarkable.
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Near Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
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