The technique restarts circulation after an organ donor is declared dead. But first surgeons cut off blood flow to the brain. One surgeon called it “creepy.” By Joseph Goldstein A new method ...

A mortuary technician has managed to make a whole lot of people shudder with her explanation of what happens to your organs after you die. You won't be able to un-hear this. Primary Menu Sections ...

“It’s kind of a creepy thing to be doing.” DR. V. ERIC THOMPSON, a longtime heart surgeon and transplant specialist, on a new technique for harvesting organs that requires restarting ...

You won’t be able to un-hear this. A mortuary technician has managed to make a whole lot of people shudder with her explanation of what happens to your organs after you die. “During a ...

This has a lot to do with the rapid changes that occur, that can affect the muscles, skin, and other organs. As Rappaport says, "The process of rigor mortis reaches its peak at about 13 hours .