Man treated for rapid heart rate on roadway in Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi TX


A 56-year-old man was found on the roadway with a rapid heart rate of 236 and palpitations. EMS gave medication to slow his heart rate to 120. His blood pressure was 150 over 120 and oxygen saturation was 97%. He has a history of heart attack with stent and high blood pressure. He is being transported to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Corpus Christi Police FIRE EMS TXDPS
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02:05
56 year old male, he's 80 times 4 with a GCS of 15.
02:09
On scene, he had a heart rate, he was complaining of palpitations, he had a heart rate of 236.
02:16
We administered 6 milligrams of adenosine with no effect, we pushed an additional flow, and then we have a new heart rate of 120.
02:24
SPSU is a 97% and we had a blood pressure 150 on 120.
02:30
We just have a history of MI with a stint hypertension.
02:34
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