Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

asystolic

Adjective

/eɪsɪˈstɑːlɪk/

Definition

Referring to a state in which there is an absence of systole, or contraction of the heart, resulting in a lack of heartbeat.

Examples

During the emergency, the patient was found to be asystolic, requiring immediate resuscitation.
The monitoring equipment showed asystolic activity, indicating a critical situation.
Asystolic episodes can occur in patients with severe heart conditions.

Meaning

Asystolic is commonly used in a medical context to describe a condition where the heart is not beating effectively, leading to potential cardiac arrest.