Person evaluated for possible stroke after left side weakness, Buckhannon WV
Medical EmergencyA person experienced sudden left arm and leg weakness possibly due to a stroke. The condition worsened, and the patient could not get into a car to go to another hospital. The family contacted a doctor and was advised to go to St. Joe's hospital for evaluation to rule out a stroke.
Audio|Source: Upshur County Police, Fire and EMS
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Noon had left arm and leg weakness,
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but no slurred speech, no facial droop, no tongue deviation,
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no deviated gaze,
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and he was released from the hospital as such.
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Continued to get a little bit worse.
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Patient wasn't able to get back into the car to go up to Ruby.
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Family had called doctor that did perform the heart gas this morning and was in advice to come to St. Joe's to be checked out for a possible stroke and to rule that out.
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Current titles are 176 over 84.
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Heart rate 70, sinus rhythm with a first degree,
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respers at 16, 97% room air, blood sugar 298,
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we've got a 20-gauge 4-yo, right AC,
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and he is physically assessed pretty well, just still has that left arm and Blake We'll give you further on arrival or I'll actually have any questions.
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Location mentioned:
Near Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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