Heart Massage

Synonyms

Cardiac Massage

Cardiac Massages

Heart Massages

Massage, Cardiac

Massage, Heart

Massages, Cardiac

Massages, Heart

Rhythmic compression of the heart by pressure applied manually over the sternum (closed heart massage) or directly to the heart through an opening in the chest wall (open heart massage). It is done to reinstate and maintain circulation. (Dorland, 28th ed)