cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

Examples of cardiac arrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Green Smith went into cardiac arrest and died days later. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026 The child died of cardiac arrest, and her dad remains in the hospital in critical condition. Bryant Reed, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 Child actress Millena Brandão, who appeared in Netflix's Sintonia, died at age 11 on May 2 after suffering from 13 cardiac arrests. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 The organs are affected and many women will have a cardiac arrest. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardiac arrest

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardiac arrest was in 1873

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cardiac arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiac%20arrest. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

cardiac arrest

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

called also sudden cardiac arrest

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!