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)