diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm b/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
index 2b66a85fe6..2baaf91135 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@
 					if(!(M.failed_last_breath || M.losebreath))
 						lung_strength = "healthy"
 
+			if(M.stat == DEAD && heart && world.time - M.timeofdeath < DEFIB_TIME_LIMIT * 10)
+				heart_strength = "<span class='boldannounce'>a faint, fluttery</span>"
+
 			var/diagnosis = (body_part == "chest" ? "You hear [heart_strength] pulse and [lung_strength] respiration." : "You faintly hear [heart_strength] pulse.")
 			user.visible_message("[user] places [src] against [M]'s [body_part] and listens attentively.", "<span class='notice'>You place [src] against [M]'s [body_part]. [diagnosis]</span>")
 			return