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Is it possible for a person to have a heart attack during a plane crash?
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Heart attack: Stressful situations can trigger a heart attack. A plane crash qualifies as a stressful situation.
Answered 6/4/2013
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Plane crash: Yes, from stress particularly if superimposed on underlying heart problems.
Answered 7/7/2013
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