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View synonyms for cardiac arrest
cardiac arrest
noun
, Pathology.
- abrupt cessation of heartbeat.
cardiac arrest
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cardiac arrest1
First recorded in 1955–60
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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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