Man experiences leg swelling after blood pressure medication increase, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 35-year-old man experienced swelling in both legs after increasing his blood pressure medication dose. He had stable vital signs and was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I'm routinely with a 35, 35-year-old male currency 15.
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We're called up to the patient's house near Court Dr in Gastonia in reference to a reaction to increased dose medication.
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The patient states that when he started taking the higher dose of amlodipine, experiencing some swelling in his legs bilaterally, that's currently the only side effect that he's talking about right now, no difficulty breathing, chest tightness, or anything like that.
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We have miles.
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His last pressure was 122 over 118.
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Heart rate of 80 specifications 14, 19% on the room air.
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Patient does have a history of hypertension.
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I'll be at your facility in about three minutes.
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You need anything further?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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