Study reveals terrifying words patients hear after they die

New York Post • February 13, 2026 • health

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Dr. Sam Parnia's study reveals that brain activity can continue for up to an hour after the heart stops, challenging traditional definitions of death based solely on cardiac function.
Approximately 40% of cardiac arrest survivors reported vivid memories or conscious thoughts during the period their heart was stopped, indicating a state of lucid consciousness distinct from dreams or hallucinations.
Electroencephalogram readings showed spikes in various brain waves associated with awareness and thinking, suggesting the brain remains functional and highly active during resuscitation efforts.
This neurological surge may explain near-death experiences, including the sensation of hearing medical staff declare death and the phenomenon of life flashing before one's eyes.
The findings could impact medical protocols for resuscitation and brain

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