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If i got some kind of dysautonomia and resting hr is at 50, what does it take for the heart to stop and what are the chances?can the psn shut it down?

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No: The autonomic nervous system won't stop the heart. Even with complete blockade of the sympathetic nervous system and complete dominance of the parasympathetic nervous system, the heart won't stop.

Answered 3/4/2014

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