66-year-old man with stroke symptoms after stopping blood thinners

Heard on: Hillsborough County FL HCFR ALS-Hsp (Hospital) Group Calls

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Rescue 7 to Brandon Regional.

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Go ahead, Rescue 7.

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This is Rescue 7.

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We're going to be en route with a stroke alert.

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Patient is a 66-year-old male from home.

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Last known normal was 11 p.m.

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last night.

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Patient states they woke up this morning and is having progressively worse blurred vision, arm drift, and balance and coordination issues.

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Patient recently stopped taking a blood thinner two days ago.

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Blood sugar is 162.

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All of the vitals are stable within normal limits.

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We're about 10 minutes out.

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Rescue 7, what did the patient stop taking?

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The patient.

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Stopped taking blood thinners approximately two days ago.

2026-09-15 10:56 UTC

Medical Emergency

Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

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As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue 7 is transporting a 66-year-old man from his home to Brandon Regional for a possible stroke. He reportedly woke with worsening blurred vision, arm weakness, and balance problems after recently stopping blood thinners. His blood sugar and other vital signs are reported as stable, and the crew is about 10 minutes from the hospital.