Elderly woman treated for rapid heart rate and breathing issue, Hillsville VA


Emergency responders treated an 88-year-old woman near Pine St for a fast heart rate and difficulty breathing with chest discomfort but no pain.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Call to near Pine St, cardiac, AFIP.
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No, copy.
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Copy, call near Edgewood and fever dam.
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Matthew now.
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Copy minute two in route 2234.
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You will be responding to an 88-year-old female patient, no chest pains.
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They're difficult to breathing.
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A-fib, her heart's running really fast again.
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I think I'm at two.
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Patient advised that her pulse rate is currently 127.
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She was seen last Saturday for the same event.
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They told her at that time that she is going to need a pacemaker.
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The patient is describing pressure and discomfort center of the chest but no actual pain.
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Onset was one hour ago.
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The patient has taken or is taking for A1 milligram aspirin at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Pine St, Hillsville, VA 24343
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