Post-heart surgery patient with swelling and pain, South Mills NC


A woman recently discharged after heart surgery is experiencing swelling in her legs and severe pain. Emergency services are responding to her location on Main Street for evaluation and care.
Audio|Source: Pasquotank and Camden County Police, Fire and EMS - Analog
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Transcript:
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A 57-year-old female, she had open heart surgery triple bypass as well as some other repairs on September 24th.
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She went home a few days ago and she has increased swelling in her lower extremities and was getting an edema.
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and she's in a great deal of pain. She would rather be at a rehab facility at this time.
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Patient is alert and oriented times four. Last blood pressure was 124 over 92.
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The current heart rate is 97.
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Last SPO2 was 95% on room air.
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We have an ETA at about 5 to 7 minutes. Do you wish any further at this time?
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