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Clinically dead.

2018-02-14 19:07:01
My relative is in ventilation. 72 years old. 7 dialysis already done. No improvement. Now doctor says he is clinically dead. But his heart is still beating. But is he still alive?
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Answered2018-02-15 14:42:48

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