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A condition in which breathing stops completely.

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Prolonged apnea refers to a patient who has stopped breathing for a long period of time. If the heart muscle contraction is intact, the condition is known as respiratory arrest

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Apnea

It usually happens when you are sleeping and you stop breathing, it happens to people of all ages.

Often called sleep apnea.


i hope that helps! =)

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