asystole

noun

Pronunciation: /eɪˈsɪstəli/

Definition

A state of cardiac arrest where the heart muscle stops contracting and shows no electrical activity.

Examples

• The emergency team immediately began chest compressions after the monitor confirmed asystole.

• Despite aggressive resuscitation attempts, the patient remained in asystole.

• Medical protocols for treating asystole differ significantly from those used for ventricular fibrillation.

Synonyms of asystole

Words with a similar meaning to asystole:

• flatline
• cardiac arrest
• cardiac standstill

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