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0 pointsunnouinceput6y ago0 comments

It's more then that in this case. She had not vital signs at all, heart not beating and providing oxygen included.

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pc866y ago

The brain was provided oxygen, just not by her heart.

Also, perhaps during such a cold state more cells are able to stay alive despite having less oxygen to work with? Maybe due to a reduction in how much energy they use or need per unit time? Just speculating.

heavyset_go6y ago

Cell death is a metabolic process and it can be arrested if overall metabolism is arrested, as well.

Teandw6y ago

It's important to note that she had no 'detectable' vital signs. Not that she didn't have any vital signs.

Very important difference.

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