Elderly man with chest pain and breathing difficulty, Tunnelton WV
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man near Number 4 Road in Tunnelton experienced severe shortness of breath and chest pain. He has a history of heart problems and atrial fibrillation, and his symptoms have worsened over the past few days. Emergency services were dispatched to assist him.
Audio|Source: Preston County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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6A3, you're going to be en route for an 88-year-old male.
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He's advising that he's having a hard time breathing pain.
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In both shoulders, he is alert able to talk, having a very hard time catching his breath and advice.
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This thing going on for the last few days has just gradually gotten worse break.
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Good.
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He's not sweaty or changing colors at all.
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He does have a history of heart problems.
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Great.
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Go ahead.
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He advised he does have AFib.
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He does have an appointment to get a heart valve replacement right around the 19th.
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He said he's never had this problem happen before he's not sure what caused it.
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No medications for breathing, difficulty doesn't suffer from asthma.
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He did advise his heart rate is 127, and his O2 sats, and his 2-7 are fluctuating between 91 and 92.
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I'm still getting further.
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Hi. See.
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23?
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6.83, other than the A-Sib and diabetes, T-HIC does have high blood pressure, not been in contact with anyone having a virus or that's been sick that he's aware of.
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Again, he does have some burning in his chest pain between both shoulders.
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I did run chest pain, card break.
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That's just a call, Senator.
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He advised that he does take prescription medications, however, hasn't taken his prescribed medications yet today.
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The burning in his chest and the pain between his shoulders does not radiate anywhere.
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If I still have a list of his medications ready, I did not go through with aspirin prology to the patient being on blood centers.
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Talk about.
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Location mentioned:
Near Number 4 Rd, Tunnelton, WV 26444
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