Heartbeat
Systole
Systole noun - The contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery.
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The technical term for a "flatline" is asystole ("a-" for lacking, "systole" for the contraction cycle of a heartbeat).
Source: Flatline
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