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Oklahoma Doctor Saves Passenger's Life Mid-Flight

5/19/2025

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Oklahoma cardiologist Dr. TJ Trad sprang into action during a flight from Uganda, rescuing a passenger gripped by chest pain. With a pocket-sized ECG and quick-thinking, he calmed the man, who feared a heart attack. Once they landed in Amsterdam, the patient was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared stable, thanks to Dr. Trad's heroic efforts.

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Story summary

Oklahoma cardiologist Dr. TJ Trad sprang into action during a flight from Uganda, rescuing a passenger gripped by chest pain. With a pocket-sized ECG and quick-thinking, he calmed the man, who feared a heart attack. Once they landed in Amsterdam, the patient was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared stable, thanks to Dr. Trad's heroic efforts.