61-year-old man treated for high blood pressure, Pittsburgh PA


A 61-year-old man experienced lightheadedness and high blood pressure after missing his blood pressure medication. Emergency responders provided oxygen and transported him to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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A medic dispatch from 37, who is answering Liverpool with us?
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10.
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Sounds good, thanks.
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Medic 10 from 37.
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Go ahead, 37.
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61-year-old male, conscious alert oriented talking with us, felt like he was going to pass out earlier, a little bit lightheaded.
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Elevated blood pressure 190 over 120.
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He missed his BP meds today.
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We have him on 02.
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Tell us when you're close.
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We'll bring him on hot.
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He's going to Allegheny General Hospital.
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Let's receive, we're about to swing and land onto Chateau now.
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Okay, we'll see you outside a minute or so.
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Location mentioned:
Near E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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