Meaning & use

cardiac

adjective·Academic

Relating to the heart or to diseases and conditions affecting it.

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He was rushed to the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The clinic specializes in cardiac care for patients with heart disease.

A note on using this word

Cardiac is a technical, medical term; heart-related is a more everyday alternative.

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