How long can you function once your heart stops?

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Often in movies and such when a person is struck in the heart they drop like a sack of potatoes. In real life if someone were to shoot you in the heart how long would you be able to function normally?

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If you stop the blood flow to the brain you will loose consciousness in less than 10 seconds, and that’s probably being generous

The issue would be if the shot or stab to the chest doesn’t stop the heart beating immediately but causes bleeding. If it’s in the chest you’ll probably bleed out quickly, but maybe be able to function to some extent for a few minutes

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