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what is brain death?EXPLAN

Brain death is defined as the irreversible loss of function of the brain, including the brainstem.. Brain death can be caused by any injury that stops blood and oxygen from reaching the brain. Heart attacks can bring about brain death. So can strokes, which choke off the supply of blood to the brain. The brain can also die as a result of head injuries, blood clots and infections.


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