cardiac arrest

noun
UK: /ˈkɑːdiæk əˈrest/
US: /ˈkɑːrdiæk əˈrest/

  1. When the heart suddenly stops beating.

    1. He suffered a cardiac arrest.
    2. The patient went into cardiac arrest and required immediate resuscitation.

  2. A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.

    1. Cardiac arrest needs quick action.
    2. Prompt CPR is crucial for improving survival rates following a cardiac arrest.

Synonyms

heart attack

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cardiac arrest" in English means: When the heart suddenly stops beating., A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness..

The phonetic transcription of "cardiac arrest" is /ˈkɑːdiæk əˈrest/ in British English and /ˈkɑːrdiæk əˈrest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cardiac arrest": heart attack.

Example usage of "cardiac arrest": "He suffered a cardiac arrest.". More examples on the page.