Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Heart Massage

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)

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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)

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Cardiac Massage
  • Cardiac Massages
  • Heart Massages
  • Massage, Cardiac
  • Massage, Heart
  • Massages, Cardiac
  • Massages, Heart

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E02w.365.647w.375
  2. E04w.100.376.458
  3. E04w.928.220.380

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NLM Classification

WG 205

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Heart Massage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006336. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006336
  2. Heart Massage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2990704