cardiac arrest
Medical term for the cessation of heart function. Used in clinical and emergency contexts.
We immediately performed CPR on the patient in cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest can occur suddenly.
心肺停止 (cardiopulmonary arrest) includes both heart and breathing stoppage, often used interchangeably with 心停止 in emergency settings.
Compound of 心 (heart) and 停止 (stoppage, suspension).