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What is a medical emergency?

A medical emergency is an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate threat to a person's life or long-term health. In Allan Nascimento's case, he suffered a heart attack, which is a critical medical emergency requiring urgent attention. Medics attempted to save him, highlighting the severity of such events.

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