Man with pacemaker transported after self-reverted V-tach alarm

Heard on: Cabell County WV Regional Huntington Med A (Hospital)

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Yes, sir. We're about seven out from Logan ER, ALS.

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I got a 69, 69 male.

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Got a pacemaker and a life vest.

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Recently had an ablation at Charleston Memorial.

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Last week, got out yesterday.

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Well.

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This morning, said about 830 , his life vest alarmed three times.

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He's in V-tach.

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He stopped the alarm, stopped it from shocking him all three times, and he converted on his own.

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He's currently ninety-two and a pacemaker.

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BT 140 over 90.

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Let's see if that 90% room air.

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One clear equal viral.

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He's denying chest pain, shortness of breath at this time.

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Working on IV.

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We're going to the yard to get anybody waiting checked out.

2026-10-21 13:24 UTC

Medical Emergency

Hospital Dr, Logan, WV 25601

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As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 69-year-old man with a pacemaker and a wearable heart monitor from Logan ER toward a hospital in Logan, West Virginia. The patient reportedly had a recent heart procedure and his monitor alarmed several times for a dangerous heart rhythm before he converted on his own. He currently denies chest pain and shortness of breath while an IV is being started.