lose consciousness

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The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

A person can lose consciousness, have seizures, collapse, vomit, and fall into a coma.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025

Rajpaul, of Los Angeles, started to lose consciousness after the procedure, but Los Angeles police said Adame and Galaz fled the scene, leaving paramedics unaware that Rajpaul had undergone the risky cosmetic procedure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

However, Smith’s spiritual adviser, the Rev. Jeff Hood, said the execution did not match the state attorney general’s prediction in court filings that Smith would lose consciousness in seconds followed by death within minutes.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Try the sports deck for meditation tomorrow morning before breakfast but do not lose consciousness.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger