Male patient shows stroke symptoms en route to hospital, Charlottesville VA
Medical EmergencyA 68-year-old male patient showed stroke symptoms, including dizziness, mumbling, and left-arm drift. EMS responded and noted expressive aphasia. Symptoms have slightly improved but persist. Patient has a history of stroke and heart issues. He is en route to the hospital as a stroke alert.
Audio|Source: UVA Helicopter Dispatch
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Dr. Follong, go ahead.
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Good afternoon, we're showing 12, 1, 2 minutes out with a 68 year old male, 6 and 8 years old.
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3.30 this morning had a witness episode of dizziness, mumbling, and left-arm drift.
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EMS was called, and when they got there, said he had pretty significant left-arm drift and some expressive aphasia.
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It does seem improved at this point, but he does still have left-arm drift. And able to answer questions, but taking a long time getting to answers pretty significant. cardiac history with a stroke history from two years ago, but he reports that he was normal after that. He does not feel well right now.
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Alright 59,
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blood pressure 1.40s, over 70s.
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Respiratory rate in the 20s, Sats 97 on room air. He's got 1 18 gauge. We're working on a second one in the AC or above for you guys.
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But we do believe this should be a stroke alert.
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Charlottesville, VA
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