The
patient was in good health, but one day he became possessed of a
cool, quiet, and perfectly clear impression that he was about to
die. Struck with his conviction, Andrews examined his pulse and
general condition minutely, and assured the patient there was not
the slightest ground for apprehension. But he persisted, and was
attacked by pneumonia three days later which brought him to the
verge of the grave, although he ultimately recovered. In another
instance a young man of ruddy complexion and apparent good
health, after an operation for varicocele, had a very clear
impression that he would die. Careful examination showed no
reason for apprehension. After five or six days of encouragement
and assurance, he appeared to be convinced that his reasoning was
foolish, and he gave up the idea of death. About the ninth day
the wound presented a healthy, rosy appearance, and as the
patient was cheerful he was allowed to leave his bed. After a few
hours the nurse heard the noise of labored breathing, and on
investigation found the patient apparently in a dying condition.
He was given stimulants and regained consciousness, but again
relapsed, and died in a few moments. At the necropsy the heart
was found healthy, but there were two or three spots of
extravasated blood in the brain, and evidences of cerebral
congestion.
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