Elderly man transported for heart care after surgery, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyA 76-year-old man who had abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery and stents a week ago is now feeling dizzy and has high blood pressure. He is being transported from MercyOne Waterloo hospital to University of Iowa Hospitals for heart care. He has no chest pain and is on oxygen at home.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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76-year-old male, or called out today for a sick person.
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(name withheld), a patient stated he had a AAA surgery done about a week ago.
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He says he had eight stents placed.
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He says he's been doing good up until yesterday. He started getting lightheaded when he stood up.
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Initial blood pressure laying down was 144 over 58.
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Currently, we have 177 over 76.
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A patient denies any chest pain or any other pain.
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Other vital... I have for you.
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We've got a pulse of 82 showing a sinus rhythm on the monitor.
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Respirations are 18.
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He is 99% on 2 liters of oxygen that he's on at home.
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The human IV established got 20 in the right AC.
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Near W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
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