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Would a coma lead to brain death?

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Brain death: Coma itself is not an actively progressive process. It is a result of an underlying disorder. Coma may be a stage in progression of the underlying condition leading to death for some people, or to recovery for others.

Answered 8/24/2013

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Yes: If the cause of the coma cannot be reversed, the patient can progress to brain death.

Answered 2/16/2014

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