A image posted recently on 8fact claimed that:
A woman had a heart attack on plane, when the stewardess asked if there was a doctor on board, 15 stood up, they were on their way to a cardiology conference.
Is the following story true?
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George Chalhoub
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18Note that having a bunch of cardiologists around when having a heart attack is probably less beneficial than having a single ER doctor. – Davor Jun 27 '15 at 17:16
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1@Davor: I agree. While they argue against each other on how to treat the patient, she passes away :p – George Chalhoub Jun 27 '15 at 20:35
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Reminds me of chain emails, reviving ancient news and recycling it as new. – Shadow The GPT Wizard Jun 28 '15 at 07:00
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Yes, if BBC news is to be trusted.
Gran's heart attack on jet with medics
When the stewardess put out the call: "Is there a doctor on the plane", 15 cardiologists stood up to help 67-year-old Dorothy Fletcher.
The doctors were en route to Orlando for a heart conference.
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7google search for "cardiology conference 15 doctors plane" gave this as the first link http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/5118.php the name got the BBC article – Adam Phelps Jun 27 '15 at 11:16