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82-year-old man treated for dizziness and high blood pressureGalax VA

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Foothills Rd, Galax, VA 24333

An 82-year-old man near Foothills Road experienced dizziness and high blood pressure. He has a history of heart stents but no pain and feels generally okay.

Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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47, near Foothills Road for cardiac, CCOMC clear, 1323.
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CECOMC 3-72 en route.
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Medic 72.
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Go ahead.
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82-year-old male has a high blood pressure of 177 over 118 is dizzy while sitting.
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He says it gets worse when he stands up.
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He does have a prior cardiac history of a couple of stents he advised.
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He's not having any pain.
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Generally feels okay.
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Just the dizziness.
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Cross streets Pembroke Lane and Music Center Road.

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Foothills Rd, Galax, VA 24333

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