cardiac arrest

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. abrupt cessation of heartbeat.

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cardiac arrest British  

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

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cardiac arrest Cultural  

1. See heart attack.

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Etymology

Origin of cardiac arrest

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

A death certificate signed by Haroutunian said the immediate cause of death was cardiac arrest, with acute pneumonia as a contributing factor.

From Barron's

She recorded a narrative conclusion, and said he died following a cardiac arrest due to septic shock.

From BBC

The 26-year-old was airlifted to hospital but suffered a cardiac arrest.

From BBC

The baby was transported to University Hospital Wales in Cardiff and suffered a cardiac arrest.

From BBC

He died Monday in New York from complications of cardiac arrest, according to his wife, Nancy Jacoby.

From Los Angeles Times