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911 for male complain of chest pain. Upon arrival 59yo/m found sitting on couch. He states that he woke up around 8:30am with N&V, dizziness and SOB. Patient presents A/Ox4, skin PWD leaning back gripping his chest saying "it feels like my heart is beating out of my chest". He states he is a dialysis patient and this happens when they "take to much off". He is showing rhythm above. Patient refused IV and meds during transport.

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