Male patient with LVAD has weakness and low blood pressure, Minneapolis MN


Emergency medical services are responding to a male patient near E 28th St who has weakness, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness. The patient has a left ventricular assist device and low blood pressure, and is on oxygen. Transport to hospital is in progress with an estimated arrival time of 15 minutes.
Audio|Source: Washington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Library, Medicare, 911 for Abbott, go ahead.
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Today is 78,
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8-year-old male. She complaints of increased,
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weakness, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.
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Patient had an LVAS device placed in June and fell two weeks ago, has had worsening symptoms since then. Currently, he is alert-oriented.
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Map of 69,
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pressure is 82 or 60% on free liters of oxygen.
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We'll be there in about 15 minutes. Any questions?
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No questions.
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Operator 219.
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219, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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