Continuous autonomic nervous system assessment using heart rate variability methodology during near-death and mystical experiences
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) November 30, 2022 Calixto Machado, Andrew B. Newberg, Yanín Machado et al. 1 citation
Remembering near-death experiences and mystical experiences produces significant functional changes in the autonomic nervous system, as measured by heart rate variability. Using continuous electroencephalography with electrocardiogram monitoring, researchers compared the memories of two groups of participants. The method allowed continuous assessment of heart rate and heart rate variability during recall. The findings demonstrate that both types of experiences are associated with measurable autonomic shifts, confirming earlier reports of such changes.