The brain can exhibit signs of consciousness long after the heart stops, study finds

A study examining individuals who survived cardiac arrest revealed that approximately one-third reported memories and perceptions during this period, suggesting consciousness. Some recounted regaining consciousness during or after cardiopulmonary resuscitation, while others described dream-like or transcendent experiences related to death. Importantly, the research team also found that the brain can exhibit signs of activity even after the heart has ceased to beat. The study was published in Resuscitation. Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating. It is typically caused by an el...