cardiac arrest

US /ˈkɑːr.di.æk əˈrest/
UK /ˈkɑːr.di.æk əˈrest/
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心脏骤停, 心搏骤停

a sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, usually resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart

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The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and required immediate resuscitation.
病人突发心脏骤停,需要立即抢救。
CPR can significantly improve the chances of survival after a cardiac arrest.
心肺复苏术可以显著提高心脏骤停后的生存机会。