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Is cpr safe on someone with a heart stent?
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CPR: The alternative to CPR is death. It is ok to do CPR when stents are present.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Probably: Anyone needing CPR is in a life and death situation which requires whatever means necessary to save that person. Damaging an indwelling stent is not likely, but anything is possible, and can be repaired if the individual survives.
Answered 7/11/2015
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