Woman’s Near-Death Experience Reveals Glimpse of Heaven
Tina Hines, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, had a life-changing encounter after surviving a cardiac arrest incident that lasted 27 minutes. Tina and her husband Brian were preparing for a hike when she suddenly collapsed. Brian quickly performed CPR, bringing Tina back to life multiple times before medical professionals took over. Following her resuscitation, Tina awoke in the hospital and urgently requested a pen to communicate a profound message she believed was related to heaven.
Using practically unintelligible handwriting, Tina managed to write the words, “it’s real.” She described her experience as vivid and filled with vibrant colors. Tina recalled seeing a person standing in front of dark gates illuminated by a brilliant yellow light, whom she believed to be Jesus. Even while still intubated, Tina nodded affirmatively when her loved ones asked her about the authenticity of her encounter.
In almost illegible print, Tina Hines scrawled ‘it’s real,’ referring to the vision of heaven she said she had during the 27 minutes she was ‘dead’ after going into sudden cardiac arrest
Tina’s survival and the extraordinary vision she experienced are remarkable considering the low survival rates associated with cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting. CPR administered promptly by Brian played a crucial role in saving her life. It is estimated that when CPR is provided by a bystander, the chances of survival increase significantly from 10% to over 45%. However, it is important to note that women are 27% less likely to receive CPR from someone other than a paramedic.
Cardiac arrest is a sudden and unforeseen medical emergency that affects approximately 356,000 individuals in the United States each year. The lack of prior cardiac difficulties or health issues, as in Tina’s case, highlights the unpredictability of such events. While most people who experience near-death encounters do not recall the brief periods of clinical death, a notable 10 to 20 percent report visual or sensory “near-death experiences” (NDEs).
Scientific research into NDEs has shed some light on what happens in the brain when the heart stops. During a cardiac arrest, blood flow to the brain ceases, but intriguing findings from a 2013 study on rats conducted at the University of Michigan suggest that immediately after a sudden cardiac arrest, the brain experiences a surge of highly synchronized and seemingly conscious activity. This surge resembles an aroused and hyperactive brain, which may explain the vivid and ordered experiences reported during NDEs.
While the scientific understanding of NDEs is still developing, Tina’s story resonates with those who believe in the existence of an afterlife. Despite the difficulty in deciphering her handwritten message, Tina and her family firmly believe that her encounter was a glimpse of paradise.
Tina has made a remarkable recovery following her brush with death and a brief hospital stay. Her inspiring tale serves as a reminder of the importance of immediate medical intervention during cardiac emergencies and the profound mysteries that surround near-death experiences.
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