Cardiac Arrest Definition

noun
The complete failure of the heart to pump blood.
Webster's New World
Sudden cessation of heartbeat and cardiac function, resulting in the loss of effective circulation.
American Heritage Medicine
An instance of this.
Personnel who deal with cardiac arrests at sports events.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • cardiopulmonary arrest
  • asystole

Other Word Forms of Cardiac Arrest

Noun

Singular:
cardiac arrest
Plural:
cardiac-arrests

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