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Old 17th Apr 2011, 20:20
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fincastle84
 
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Singapore Airlines

I read today of the recent case of a Singapore Airlines pax having a heart attack shortly after take off from SIN-LHR. There was a doctor on board in attendance but the crew refused an en route diversion.

After landing he was rushed to Harefield & although he has survived he has suffered serious permanent damage to his heart muscle, hardly surprising after a 14 hour flight without specialist intensive care.

He is considering legal action.
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