car·di·ac
ˈkär-dē-ˌak 
1
a
: of, relating to, situated near, or acting on the heart
b
: of or relating to the cardia of the stomach
2
: of, relating to, or affected with heart disease
cardiac patients
: a person with heart disease
Examples of cardiac in a Sentence
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
While heart attacks, strokes, and sudden cardiac death might stand out the most in your relatives’ memories, make sure to ask about heart disease risk factors too, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
No vaccine has ever been conclusively linked to sudden cardiac death, said Dr. Ofer Levy, the director of the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children’s Hospital.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Muscle protects the bones, reduces fat accumulation, helps to lower the risk of diabetes and improves cardiac function.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit also seeks to block a requirement that doctors test for embryonic or fetal cardiac activity.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
For example, due to the effects of microgravity, the cardiovascular system reduces circulatory blood volume, diastolic blood pressure, and cardiac contractility—- all of which can alter peak exercise performance and even potentially cause orthostatic hypotension post-flight.
—Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
These conditions can raise the risk of a heart attack or other dangerous cardiac event.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the company makes strides, achieves milestones, etc., in clinical data and intellectual property advancements in cardiac electrophysiology sector.
2023 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results are as follows:
Total assets as of December 31, 2023 were $30.7 million.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Michelle Travis, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The 25-year-old Hamlin suffered a cardiac after in a January game against the Cincinnati Bengals and had to be resuscitated on the field.
—Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
For most people who have already had a heart attack or stroke, daily aspirin should remain an important part of their care, several cardiac and stroke experts said in interviews.
—Emily Baumgaertner, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
It's known for its ability to promote healthy inflammation response, support a healthy cardiac and cardiovascular function, and aid in joint health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
Seems like the only fitting finale from these cardiac, comeback Celtics.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2023
The human body contains three different types of muscles: cardiac, skeletal, and visceral (or smooth).
—Nicole Wetsman, Popular Science, 24 May 2023
The company has since evolved the program to include conditions such as cardiac, COPD, pneumonia, asthma, various infections and other medical and post-operative conditions.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2023
On his heart care: Knight: The workup of his cardiac is ongoing.
—USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
The study, published April 11, analyzed nearly 1,300 death certificates of Oregon residents aged 16 to 30 who suffered sudden cardiac death between June 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
While heart attacks, strokes, and sudden cardiac death might stand out the most in your relatives’ memories, make sure to ask about heart disease risk factors too, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
No vaccine has ever been conclusively linked to sudden cardiac death, said Dr. Ofer Levy, the director of the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children’s Hospital.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Muscle protects the bones, reduces fat accumulation, helps to lower the risk of diabetes and improves cardiac function.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit also seeks to block a requirement that doctors test for embryonic or fetal cardiac activity.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
For example, due to the effects of microgravity, the cardiovascular system reduces circulatory blood volume, diastolic blood pressure, and cardiac contractility—- all of which can alter peak exercise performance and even potentially cause orthostatic hypotension post-flight.
—Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
These conditions can raise the risk of a heart attack or other dangerous cardiac event.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the company makes strides, achieves milestones, etc., in clinical data and intellectual property advancements in cardiac electrophysiology sector.
2023 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results are as follows:
Total assets as of December 31, 2023 were $30.7 million.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
Many more adults are suffering from other long-term pulmonary, cardiac, and autoimmune conditions that were triggered from a Covid-19 infection.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The 25-year-old Hamlin suffered a cardiac after in a January game against the Cincinnati Bengals and had to be resuscitated on the field.
—Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
For most people who have already had a heart attack or stroke, daily aspirin should remain an important part of their care, several cardiac and stroke experts said in interviews.
—Emily Baumgaertner, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
It's known for its ability to promote healthy inflammation response, support a healthy cardiac and cardiovascular function, and aid in joint health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
Seems like the only fitting finale from these cardiac, comeback Celtics.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2023
The human body contains three different types of muscles: cardiac, skeletal, and visceral (or smooth).
—Nicole Wetsman, Popular Science, 24 May 2023
The company has since evolved the program to include conditions such as cardiac, COPD, pneumonia, asthma, various infections and other medical and post-operative conditions.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2023
On his heart care: Knight: The workup of his cardiac is ongoing.
—USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2023
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cardiac
adjective
car·di·ac
ˈkärd-ē-ˌak
: of, relating to, situated near, or acting on the heart
Medical Definition
cardiac
1 of 2 adjective
car·di·ac
ˈkärd-ē-ˌak
1
a
: of, relating to, situated near, or acting on the heart
b
: of or relating to the cardia of the stomach
2
: of, relating to, or affected with heart disease
cardiac
2 of 2 noun
: an individual with heart disease
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