Rare medical conditions and suggestive past-life memories: a case report and literature review

Explore (NY). 2013 Nov-Dec;9(6):372-6. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2013.08.003.

Abstract

We aim to report the case of a 38-year-old male with suggestive past-life memories during a regression session and to show how these memories were related to unusual medical conditions: (1) isolated obstruction of the right coronary artery in a young patient, (2) omental infarction, and (3) right aortic arch with isolation of the left subclavian artery. These conditions were related to the following suggestive past-life memories: (1) a priest who committed suicide with a crucifix nailed to his chest and (2) a medieval weapon (skull flail) hitting his cervical and left back region. There was an intriguing relation between the patient's suggestive past-life memories and rare medical conditions. In this article, the authors highlight possible explanations, rarity of findings, and similarities/differences from previous cases and potential pitfalls in this area.

Keywords: Reincarnation; Spirituality; Suggestive past-life memories.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory*
  • Rare Diseases*
  • Spirituality*
  • Vascular Diseases*