cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

Examples of cardiac arrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In England, an 18-year-old woman suffered three cardiac arrests after downing 10 Jägerbombs, a cocktail that combines an energy drink with the spirit Jägermeister. — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026

The 91-year-old died July 16 of cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly on July 28. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

It was later reported that responders performed CPR on a person experiencing cardiac arrest as McConnell's Washington address on the day of his hospitalization. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 July 2026

When pancreatic enzymes spill into the blood, this can lead to multiple organ failure, including cardiac arrest and death. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cardiac arrest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed
• celeste

Medical Definition

cardiac arrest

noun

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

called also sudden cardiac arrest