/ˌkɑrdiˈæpliːdʒə/KAHR-dee-ap-LIE-jh-uh

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, often caused by a blockage or other obstruction in the coronary arteries, leading to a decrease in cardiac output.

“The patient was diagnosed with cardiac plegia after suffering a heart attack, and required immediate medical attention.”