Cardiac death
Cardiac Death
Cardiac death (pronounced: /kɑːrˈdiæk dɛθ/) is a medical term referring to the cessation of normal heart function, leading to the body's inability to adequately circulate blood.
Etymology
The term "cardiac death" is derived from the Greek word "kardia," meaning heart, and the Old English "deāþ," meaning death.
Definition
Cardiac death is defined as the irreversible cessation of all functions of the heart, including both the heart's electrical and mechanical activity. This condition is typically confirmed by an electrocardiogram (ECG) showing a flat line, indicating no heart rhythm.
Related Terms
- Cardiac Arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to effectively pump.
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Myocardial Infarction: Commonly known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: An emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiac death
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiac death
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