cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

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These impacts on the cardiovascular system may result in life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, heart attacks, and cardiac arrest. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Instead, the defense suggested Neely's death may have been caused by cardiac arrest, a genetic condition or some other reason that was not asphyxiation. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024 In extreme cases, CHS can lead to dehydration, seizures, kidney failure and cardiac arrest, and even death. Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 The media reports point to cardiac arrest and the Yonhap news agency reports that police are investigating the circumstances. Patrick Frater, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cardiac arrest 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cardiac arrest was in 1873

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“Cardiac arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiac%20arrest. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

cardiac arrest

noun
: abrupt temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat (as from ventricular fibrillation or asystole)

called also sudden cardiac arrest

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