Man experiences chest pain and shortness of breath installing gutters, Douglassville PA


A 56-year-old man with a history of heart failure developed chest pain and shortness of breath while installing gutters near Center Road. Symptoms began about 20 minutes before emergency responders arrived.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Union Township, near Center Rd between Lyndon Street and Wall Street, ALS Medical[1].
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Medic 6-841, Union Township, near Center Rd between Lyndon Street and Wall Street for an ALS Medical[1], 1041.
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6-521, you're on location, 1041.
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Martin 6.841 in route?
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1042. Near Center Rd is a 56-year-old male chest pain and shortness of breath.
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On the history of CHF, onset was 20 minutes ago.
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He was installing gutters when it occurred, still gathering.
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ALS Medical: Advanced Life Support emergency medical response or assistance.
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Location mentioned:
Near Center Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518
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