An incredible incident occurred in Tarquinia, Italy, when a 78-year-old man “came back to life” shortly after his death was officially declared. The 78-year-old suffered two cardiac arrests and despite repeated resuscitation attempts, doctors pronounced him dead. Specifically, the man was placed on a stretcher and then in an ambulance outside his home. His relatives, along with doctors and nurses, were waiting for the hearse to arrive and collect him.
However, after approximately 30 minutes, he opened his eyes, began moving, and asked where his children were. He was immediately transported to the nearest hospital. His condition, as reported, is stable and he is communicating normally with his surroundings.
“Lazarus syndrome”
According to specialists, this is most likely a case of the so-called “Lazarus syndrome,” which affects patients whose hearts have stopped beating and who return to life after a relatively short period of time. This involves spontaneous reactivation of the body’s vital functions.
So far, there is no official explanation for how the syndrome works. Many doctors believe it may be due to air that accumulates in the chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempts, or to the delayed effect of medications administered during emergency care.
