cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

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During the initial search, firefighters found a juvenile in cardiac arrest inside the residence. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026 The medical examiner listed Christman's cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia or cardiomyopathy, both forms of sudden cardiac arrest. Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 While many from the Inland Empire soccer community were left shocked by his death, one pediatrician said cardiac arrest events are not uncommon. Zach Boetto, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 All five patients suffered cardiac arrests, the Forli prosecutor’s office spokesman said. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 4 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 10 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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