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What happens to the brain during a cardiac arrest?

April 26, 2017arrest brain cardiac happens

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What happens to the brain during a cardiac arrest?

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During a cardiac arrest, while the heart is not pumping effectively, the brain is left without oxygen. This can lead to cell damage. After a successful resuscitation, the brain also faces more damage from chemical reactions that occur when the blood starts to flow again.