cardiac arrest

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A cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack, can happen for a number of different reasons.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He went into cardiac arrest while at the hospital and required three rounds of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Pilgrims perform most of the hajj's rites outdoors where more than a million devotees gather in stifling conditions, with many attendees succumbing to heatstroke, fainting spells and even cardiac arrest triggered by the heat.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

A cardiac arrest is an emergency that usually happens without warning.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I experienced cardiac arrest in the Hall of Mirrors.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell