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Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal 10/2008

01-10-2008 | Medica Antiqua

Heaven can wait - or down to earth in real time

Near-death experience revisited

Auteur: C. van Tellingen

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 10/2008

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Abstract

Near-death experience (NDE) is an intriguing phenomenon that invites more questions than answers. Hitherto emphasis has been laid on apparent similarities in accounts of NDE to prove a supernatural origin while in fact unique differences besides gross similarities support a neurophysiological explanation. A teleological approach is suggested to explain the neuroprotective strategies involved and accordingly a forme fruste of the biological concept of hibernation is put forward as an unifying hypothesis for clarification. (Neth Heart J 2008;16:359-62.)
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Metagegevens
Titel
Heaven can wait - or down to earth in real time
Near-death experience revisited
Auteur
C. van Tellingen
Publicatiedatum
01-10-2008
Uitgeverij
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in
Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 10/2008
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086179

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