Elderly man suffers sudden vision loss from stroke, Austin MN


An 80-year-old man near 17th Ave SW in Austin is experiencing sudden loss of vision and abnormal breathing. Signs indicate he is suffering from a stroke and emergency medical help is on the way.
Audio|Source: Freeborn County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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607, you're upgrading to priority one. I have a patient upgrade when you're ready.
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Yes.
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You're responding to an 80, 80-year-old male, conscious in breathing, states he is unable to see. He is not responding or breathing normally.
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This is a sudden change in vision problems.
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Stroke diagnostic results are clear evidence of stroke, and symptoms started at 1930.
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He has had a stroke before.
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