Asystole (Noun)
Meaning
Absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's electrocardiogram showed asystole, indicating a complete absence of heart contractions.
- Asystole is often caused by severe cardiac arrest, which can be triggered by various factors such as heart attack or drowning.
- The medical team's efforts to revive the patient were unsuccessful, and asystole persisted despite repeated attempts at defibrillation.
- In the absence of prompt medical intervention, asystole can rapidly lead to brain damage and death due to oxygen deprivation.
- The emergency responders were trained to recognize the signs of asystole and initiate CPR immediately to increase the patient's chances of survival.