Woman with possible heart failure gains weight rapidly, Scottsbluff NE


A 68-year-old woman near 6th Ave in Scottsbluff is experiencing rapid weight gain, swelling, lethargy, and vomiting, with a history of possible heart failure. EMS is responding.
Audio|Source: Scotts Bluff County Public Safety
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In Boundier Facility, the 68-year-old female patient, chief complaint of generalized illness and significant weight gain over the last week of 20-plus pounds, patient is on Lasix and looks like does have a history of potentially heart failure.
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At this point of time, she's just kind of feeling a little bit lethargic, heart rates 91, sinus arrhythmia on the monitor, 94% on room air, significant swelling to the lower extremities as she reached out to her primary care provider who wanted her seen in the ER.
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We have some episodes of vomiting this morning.
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Tonight, any touch pain, short, or breast, blood glucose of 140, and we're going to see you in about five.
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Here, I've got the eagle direction arrival.
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Location mentioned:
6th Ave, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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