Man at group home shows signs of stroke in Des Moines, Des Moines IA


A 40-year-old man at a group home near Southwest 37th Street in Des Moines showed signs of a stroke. He was alert and breathing. Staff called for help after noticing stroke symptoms.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Medicaid, Engine 8, 2000, Southwest 37th, on a stroke.
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Medicaid, Engine 8, Response 3 on Channel 2.
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Station 8, near Southwest 37th Street, near Southwest 37th Street on a stroke.
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Looks like this is a group home.
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Staff was a caller.
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There is a 40-year-old male alert, conscious breathing.
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Caller believed he may have had a seizure, but towards the end, thought, it may have been a stroke.
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He does have history of a stroke, and stroke test was done indicated.
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There were clear signs of a stroke.
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Caller advised, smile.
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There was an obvious difference on each side.
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I'm going to get a copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near SW 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
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