Definition of Cardiac massage

1. Noun. An emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest.

Exact synonyms: Heart Massage
Generic synonyms: Emergency Procedure, Massage
Group relationships: Cardiac Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cpr, Kiss Of Life, Mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation

Medical Definition of Cardiac massage

1. Rhythmic compression of the heart by pressure applied manually over the sternum (closed heart massage) or directly to the heart through an opening in the chest wall (open heart massage). It is done to reinstate and maintain circulation. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cardiac Massage

cardiac hormone
cardiac impression of liver
cardiac impression of lung
cardiac impulse
cardiac incompetence
cardiac index
cardiac infarction
cardiac insufficiency
cardiac insufficiency
cardiac jelly
cardiac liver
cardiac lung
cardiac lymphatic ring
cardiac mapping
cardiac massage (current term)
cardiac massage (current term)
cardiac monitor
cardiac murmur
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cardiac muscle
cardiac muscle
cardiac muscle tissue
cardiac muscle wrap
cardiac neurosis
cardiac notch
cardiac notch of left lung
cardiac oedema
cardiac opening
cardiac orifice
cardiac output

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