Glossary

Asystole

Asystole

Asystolie·Also: Herzstillstand

Asystole refers to the complete standstill of heart activity, in which the heart no longer sends out electrical signals and no longer pumps. It is a life-threatening emergency, known as cardiac arrest.

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