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Woman with COPD and irregular heart rate seeks hospital care, Piedmont AL

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Near County Rd 18, Piedmont, AL 36272

A 69-year-old woman with COPD and an irregular heart rate of 120 is experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness that have lasted all weekend. Medication has not improved her condition, and she is requesting transport to the hospital.

Audio|Source: Cherokee County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Central Dispatch to Floyd EMS, request for an ambulance.
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It's going to be near County Road 18.
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Out-home health nurse on scene with a 69-year-old female patient.
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Patient has COPD.
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Also has an irregular heart rate.
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Today,
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Her irregular heart rate is at 120, also having shortness of breath and dizziness.
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These symptoms have been going on all weekend.
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They've tried to treat with medication over the weekend, but have not had any success.
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She is requesting transport to the hospital.
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Near County Road 18, 32 primary.

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Near County Rd 18, Piedmont, AL 36272
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