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Carter was knocked unconscious and went into cardiac arrest before he was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the outlets.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Hydroxychloroquine has been linked to serious side effects, including cardiac arrest, heart rhythm issues, as well as liver failure and kidney disorders.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
But during a visit from friend Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and girlfriend Josslyn (Eden McCoy), Dex went into cardiac arrest and died.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Black patients had a 23% higher rate of cardiac arrest.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Cardiac arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiac%20arrest. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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