1. An emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest
   - cardiac massage

Derived forms: heart massages

Type of: emergency procedure, massage

Part of: cardiac resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, kiss of life, mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Encyclopedia: Heart massage

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