Meaning & use
cardiac
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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