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GAMMA OSCILLATIONS AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES
Calixto Machado

Calixto Machado

September 10, 2024
Recent studies have indicated that there is an increment in EEG gamma activity following cardiac arrest. Gamma oscillations, which are high-frequency brain waves (30-90 Hz), have been linked to various cognitive functions and states of consciousness. The synchronous firing of neurons in the gamma-band has been proposed to bind multiple features of an object. These results recalled me that recent studies have shown that these oscillations may also play a role in near-death experiences (NDEs), particularly in the context of visual hallucinations. During NDEs, individuals often report vivid visual experiences, such as seeing bright lights or deceased loved ones. We recently studied a patient who suffered a heart infarct, using our continuous EEG monitoring system (cEEG). Notably, Gamma activity was dominant throughout the recording and persisted beyond ventricular fibrillation (VF) and cardiac arrest (CA)t. Monitoring from the initial clinical symptoms indicated that ECG activity was insufficient for adequate cerebral blood flow prior to VF and CA.. It is important to note that while these observations are compelling, they do not yet provide a definitive explanation for NDEs.

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