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electromechanical dissociation

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e·lec·tro·me·chan·i·cal dissociation (-lktr-m-kn-kl)
n.
Persistence of electrical activity in the heart without an associated mechanical contraction; it is often a sign of cardiac rupture.

electromechanical dissociation
when the electrical impulse passes through the system but no movement occurs, e.g. in ECG recordings.

electromechanical dissociation Cardiology A pattern of cardiac arrest for which there is often inadequate treatment, characterized by mechanical failure with adequate, albeit occasionally bizarre electrical activity, seen in23 of sudden cardiac deaths Management Atropine might be effective; nonpharmacologic interventions–eg MAST suit, pericardiocentesis, fluid challenge, needle thoracostomy, do not improve survival. See Wandering pacemaker.


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