Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006336
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006336
Preferred Name

Heart Massage

Definitions
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)
Synonyms
Massages, Heart
Massage, Heart
Massages, Cardiac
Cardiac Massage
Cardiac Massages
Heart Massages
Massage, Cardiac
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