When the heart stops, the lack of oxygenated blood, even for only a few minutes, cab cause brain damage? true or false

Franz Gastring asked Jun 27, 2023

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Franz Gastring asked Jun 27, 2023

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Permanent brain damage begins after only 4 minutes without oxygen, and death can occur as soon as 4 to 6 minutes later.

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