cardiac arrest
Medical term for the cessation of heart function. Often used in emergency contexts. Compare with 心停止, which is a broader term for cardiac arrest.
See also: 心停止
He went into cardiac arrest before reaching the hospital.
In case of cardiac arrest, please begin CPR immediately.
心停止 is a broader term for cardiac arrest, while 心臓停止 specifically refers to the heart organ stopping. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but 心臓停止 may be used in more technical medical descriptions.
Compound of 心臓 (heart) and 停止 (stoppage). A straightforward medical term.