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Hypothermia Induced Coma

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Brother in law had a heart attack last night. He was unresonsivev& blue when EMS arrived. They put him into a medically induced Coma. Hypothermia. They said it would prevent brain damage.

They mentioned waking him tomorrow. What can we expect?

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How is your brother in law doing now, hope you share your experience with us here.

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