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How long can the heart stop before you get brain damage?
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Not very long: The brain is extremely sensitive to anoxia (being without oxygen). Depending on other medical issues, after approx 5 minutes brain damage can occur, which is why it is so important to begin CPR immediately.
Answered 1/29/2021
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4-5 min: Brain cannot function more than 4-5 minutes of lack of oxygen.
Answered 1/29/2021
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