Elderly man transported to hospital for palpitations, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 68-year-old man to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for evaluation of heart palpitations following recent heart valve surgery. The patient was stable and reported no chest pain or shortness of breath during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Norfolk General, this is Norfolk Medic 15.
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I'm en route to your facility with a 68-year-old male reporting palpitations.
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Patient was released from the hospital five days ago after heart valve surgery.
00:12
Patient is not having any chest pain or shortness of breath at this time.
00:16
My 12-lead overview shows atrial fibrillation at this time.
00:20
Last set of vitals.
00:21
I've got a blood pressure of 154 over 90, 99% on room air, and a heart rate between 130 and 145.
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About 5 minutes out from you.
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Any questions or orders?
00:33
EMS upon arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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