How long does it take for brain death to occur in cardiac arrest

Irreversible damage to nerve cells occurs when the interruption of blood flow in the cerebral arteries lasts for 4-6 minutes. Therefore, the risk of brain death increases considerably after 4-6 minutes of cardiac arrest.

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