December 2001 PMID 11755611

Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands.

P van Lommel, R van Wees, V Meyers, I Elfferich

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Overall, the discussions show a high level of interest and engagement, with posts referencing details like the 18% occurrence rate and the suggestion that current physiological explanations are insufficient, emphasizing the study's potential to challenge existing views on near-death experiences and consciousness, often using serious and contemplative tones.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings as valid, highlighting the significant percentage of survivors reporting NDEs and questioning classical physiological explanations.

InterestHigh interest

Discussion participants are highly engaged, often referencing specific details such as the percentage of patients experiencing NDEs and implications for understanding consciousness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments delve into the medical and philosophical implications, with some analyzing factors influencing NDEs and others reflecting on their personal or societal relevance.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions recognize the study's potential to influence scientific and philosophical debates about consciousness and death, indicating it’s seen as a study with meaningful implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined 344 cardiac patients who were successfully resuscitated after cardiac arrest in the Netherlands, finding that 18% reported near-death experiences (NDE), with factors like age, previous NDE, and memory issues influencing the likelihood and depth of these experiences.
  • The occurrence and depth of NDEs were affected by various factors such as how the experience was defined, the patient's sex, type of CPR (inside or outside hospital), and fear of death before the incident, but not by the duration of cardiac arrest or unconsciousness time.
  • Patients who experienced deeper NDEs were more likely to die within 30 days post-resuscitation, and the psychological transformation following NDEs took several years, suggesting complex post-experience changes that differed from survivors without NDEs; the reasons for why only some patients report NDEs remain unclear, especially considering physiological explanations like brain oxygen deprivation.]

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Nicholas Owen
@NicolasOwen1606 · X

@GreekVikingX @Lilith_Atheist @GodlyAction @grok Here are the studies I have. Pim van Lommel et al., “Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands” (Lancet, 2001) A prospective clinical study of 344 cardiac arrest survivors.

Nov 27, 2025 · 1 like · 325 followers View post →
German Monsalve
@gerafomonsalve · X

@Ethic_ Extraño que no hacer referencia a los estudios del Dr. Van Lommel.. Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: A prospective study in the Netherlands. Lancet 2001; 358: 2039-2095.

Jun 4, 2022 · 1 like · 221 followers View post →
Jason Young
@DrJasonYoungMD · X

@jimgphynn @iamAtheistGirl Dr. Pim van Lommel (2001 https://t.co/X0fWQm9uAm

Jan 3, 2023 · 1 like · 141 followers View post →
Cat Schultz
@catlyn777 · X

Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study. 344 consecutive cardiac patients successfully resuscitated after cardiac arrest were studied. 62 reported NDE, and they were significantly more likely to die within 30 days https://t.co/vCI4rcCSkn

Feb 27, 2023 · 1,957 followers View post →
سورن اشکانی
@SoronAshkani · X

@SFN_313 Van Lommel, P., Van Wees, R., Meyers, V., & Elfferich, I. (2017). Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands. In Parapsychology (pp. 91-97). Routledge.

Apr 17, 2022 · 1,923 followers View post →
SusVersiva ⋆X
@SusVersiva · X

@Gargotejant Com que no? Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands del Van Lommel, no?

Nov 4, 2025 · 1,912 followers View post →

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Nicholas Owen
@NicolasOwen1606 · X

@GreekVikingX @Lilith_Atheist @GodlyAction @grok Here are the studies I have. Pim van Lommel et al., “Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands” (Lancet, 2001) A prospective clinical study of 344 cardiac arrest survivors.

Nov 27, 2025 · 1 like · 325 followers View post →
SusVersiva ⋆X
@SusVersiva · X

@Gargotejant Com que no? Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands del Van Lommel, no?

Nov 4, 2025 · 1,912 followers View post →
Le Remarqueur
@Ep1com · X

@ceb_C_bien @BlackBondPtv P Van Lommel et al., Lancet (2001) Étude prospective, Pays-Bas, 344 patients réanimés après arrêt cardiaque. 18 % rapportent une EMI. Conclusion : le phénomène existe, mais les explications physiologiques classiques ne suffisent pas à l’expliquer https://t.co/TWIG8Qr4j3

Sep 22, 2025 · 84 followers View post →
Alexander Moreira-Almeida
@alexnupes · X

van Lommel, Pirn et al. Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands. The Lancet, 358(9298): 2039-2045. https://t.co/V8UgyLBdas Artigo em português revisando as evidências de EQMs:

Aug 19, 2025 · 62 followers View post →
AgoristAlchemy
@AgoristAlchemy · X

van Lommel et al (2001). Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands. The Lancet https://t.co/NfmtK2y0KV

Mar 26, 2023 · 417 followers View post →
Cat Schultz
@catlyn777 · X

Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study. 344 consecutive cardiac patients successfully resuscitated after cardiac arrest were studied. 62 reported NDE, and they were significantly more likely to die within 30 days https://t.co/vCI4rcCSkn

Feb 27, 2023 · 1,957 followers View post →
Jason Young
@DrJasonYoungMD · X

@jimgphynn @iamAtheistGirl Dr. Pim van Lommel (2001 https://t.co/X0fWQm9uAm

Jan 3, 2023 · 1 like · 141 followers View post →
Michel Blanc
@Blanc07Michel · X

RT @GervaisLissillo: #FoodForThought #NDE #EMI #expériencesdemortimminente #auxfrontièresdelamort #PimVanLommel :Near-death experience in s…

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 share · 1,664 followers View post →
German Monsalve
@gerafomonsalve · X

@Ethic_ Extraño que no hacer referencia a los estudios del Dr. Van Lommel.. Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: A prospective study in the Netherlands. Lancet 2001; 358: 2039-2095.

Jun 4, 2022 · 1 like · 221 followers View post →
سورن اشکانی
@SoronAshkani · X

@SFN_313 Van Lommel, P., Van Wees, R., Meyers, V., & Elfferich, I. (2017). Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands. In Parapsychology (pp. 91-97). Routledge.

Apr 17, 2022 · 1,923 followers View post →
Diego Claramunt
@diego_claramunt · X

@Bellpipe41 @SPortoghesi @RNCarmona43 ...Doubleday, 2005) Here's a peer-reviewed study: Van Lommel, P; van Wees, R; Meyers, V; Elfferich, I (15 December 2001). "Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands". Lancet. 358 (9298): 2039–45

Feb 9, 2021 · 279 followers View post →
Yaroslav Kostetsky
@yarahuayra · X

Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands https://t.co/BPVCLprKpm

Sep 5, 2019 · 14 followers View post →