Possible stroke in 60-year-old male in Essex, Essex IA


Emergency responders were dispatched to a possible stroke in a 60-year-old male near 120th Street in Essex. The patient showed left-sided facial droop, had recently stopped blood thinners due to bleeding, and has a pacemaker. An air ambulance was contacted due to the seriousness.
Audio|Source: Cass County Public Safety, Iowa State Patrol
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Do you dispatch Red Oak Rescue to near 120th Street in Essex for a 60-year-old male possible stroke? I have dispatched Essex Rescue without response at this time.
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1450,
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that's a 16-year-old male fossil stroke.
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That is correct.
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Just for your information,
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caller stated that the patient has left-sided facial droop.
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Has a history of taking blood thinners, however, has stopped due to some rectal bleeding.
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The patient also has a cardiac history with a pacemaker.
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We are contacting life as well.
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Location mentioned:
Near 120 St, Essex, IA 51638
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