Heart Massage

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - E02.365.647.375 - E04.100.376.458 - E04.928.220.380

**Synonyms:** - Cardiac Massage