cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

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West then suffered seizures and cardiac arrest in the days leading up to her death, WSB-TV said. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026 After the operation was complete, Chaudhry allegedly left the hospital and Robinson twice went into cardiac arrest and was placed on a ventilator. Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Mar. 2026 Consuming more than 350 milligrams of supplemental magnesium can lead to magnesium toxicity, which can cause symptoms including low blood pressure, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026 Duress, real name Michael Stathis, died of cardiac arrest in 2023. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardiac arrest

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cardiac arrest was in 1873

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“Cardiac arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiac%20arrest. Accessed 18 Mar. 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

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