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Can CPR restart a stopped heart?

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Rubal Ganesan
Posted Under Cardiology / Heart, on 24 April 2023
R
Rubal Ganesan
Posted Under Cardiology / Heart, on 24 April 2023
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No, CPR cannot restart a stopped heart. It is only a temporary measure to provide a minimal supply of oxygen to your brain and other organs. Defibrillation is the only effective way to re-establish a regular heartbeat during cardiac arrest. 

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