Elderly woman shows rapid stroke symptoms in Fairfield care, Fairfield IA


A 92-year-old woman at Addington Place near W Madison Ave is showing rapidly worsening symptoms indicating a possible stroke or transient ischemic attack. She is conscious but her condition is quickly declining with decreased speech, shakiness, swelling in her feet, and abnormal vital signs. Emergency services are responding.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Fire / EMS
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In County Ambulance, Rescue 17.
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Please respond to Addington Place of Fairfield, near W Madison Ave, Room 409.
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Addington Place of Fairfield Room 409 for a 92-year-old female.
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Color stated they think she may have either had a stroke or a TIA.
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They said she's very shaky.
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Her last blood pressure was 140 over 79. Heart rate was 121.
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She's experiencing decreased verbal skills and swelling in her feet.
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Currently conscious and breathing and communicating but everything is declining very fast. Timeout, 17-02.
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Near W Madison Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
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