Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cardiac Arrest.
Cardiac Arrest - as a noun
Absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asystolecardiopulmonary arrestExample Sentences
"He suffered a cardiac arrest while playing football."
"The doctor immediately performed CPR when the patient went into cardiac arrest."
"The paramedics were able to revive the patient after a prolonged cardiac arrest."
"Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are often quite low."
"The athlete collapsed on the field due to cardiac arrest."
