Man experiences chest tightness after walking, Iowa City IA


A 61-year-old man experienced chest tightness after returning from a walk near South Dubuque Street in Iowa City. He has a history of heart problems and high blood pressure. Emergency responders administered aspirin and are attending to him on scene.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
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(name withheld), 61-year-old male complaining of chest tightness.
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I did have a history of heart issues.
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We got a blood pressure of 190 over 100, pulsive.
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222, (number withheld).
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We gave him 4 baby aspirin.
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He's on aliquist, no other medications,
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heart-wise.
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He did have knee surgery a couple days ago or a couple weeks ago, but other than they've been healthy.
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He did want to walk this morning when the chest tightness started when he got back from the walk.
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Copy that, thank you.
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Can you go ahead with his pulse again? What was the pulse?
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222.
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Copy that.
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319, 921. Go ahead.
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Is that a patient conscious?
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Yes.
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921's got a 5-minute ETA.
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Copy.
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J-Con 313, unseen.
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On scene. On scene.
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Chicken Antwera-11.
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Response.
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Johnson.
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Johnson County Ambulance.
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J-TAS-1-3. Respond to Medical Emergency.
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At near South Dubuque St, Iowa City.
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Cross streets are East Burlington Street and Court Street.
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J-COM, Adam-27 copies.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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