cardiac arrest

noun

, Pathology.

1. abrupt cessation of heartbeat.

cardiac arrest

noun

1. failure of the pumping action of the heart, resulting in loss of consciousness and absence of pulse and breathing: a medical emergency requiring immediate resuscitative treatment

cardiac arrest

1. See heart attack .

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardiac arrest¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Bradley died on 22 October after going into cardiac arrest.

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"My mummy was in cardiac arrest, and every second counts," she said.

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The man, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital but died on Wednesday after suffering "several cardiac arrests."

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If a patient went into cardiac arrest or stopped breathing, it would mean they should not be given chest compressions or defibrillation to try to save their life.

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French officials say the man - an Indian national around 40 years old - suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be revived by emergency services.

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