Elderly man with heart valves reports severe knee pain, Boone NC


An 86-year-old man with two artificial heart valves is very unwell near Clyde Townsend Road, not breathing normally, sweating heavily, turning pale, and experiencing severe knee pain.
Audio|Source: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
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Medic 2, Car 5 en route to near Clyde Townsend Rd.
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Patient is an 86-year-old male, very unwell.
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He was not breathing normally.
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He was sweating heavily.
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He was turning pale.
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He had severe pain in his knees.
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He has two artificial heart valves.
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Location mentioned:
Near Clyde Townsend Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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