cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

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Months later, findings revealed that Thomas had suffered Stage 2 CTE and died from cardiac arrest following a separate seizure disorder, according to ABC News. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 The legendary zoologist and conservationist, who dedicated her life to the study of chimpanzees, died at 91 from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025 Before losing consciousness, someone experiencing cardiac arrest may have symptoms including heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness and weakness, per Cleveland Clinic. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 One of those lifesaving rescues happened at Bluebird Beach in August, when Wave Watch responded to a 9-1-1 call for a possible cardiac arrest. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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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