asystole

/ˌæsɪˈstoʊli/; /æsɪˈstoʊl/; /ˌæsɪˈstoʊli/; /ˈæsɪstoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of the heart in which there is no electrical activity, leading to the absence of a heartbeat

“The ECG showed asystole after the patient’s heart attack.”

2. noun

a state of cardiac arrest where the heart is not beating

“The paramedics tried to revive the patient from asystole.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac arrest
  • cardiac standstill

Antonyms

  • tachyarrhythmia
  • tachycardia