RESUMEN
The crucifixion of Jesus is arguably the most well-known and controversial execution in history. Christian faithful, dating back to the time of Jesus, have believed that Jesus was executed by crucifixion and later returned physically to life again. Others have questioned whether Jesus actually died by crucifixion, at all. From review of medical literature, physicians have failed to agree on a specific mechanism of Jesus' death. A search of Medline/Pubmed was completed with respect to crucifixion, related topics, and proposed mechanisms of Jesus' death. Several hypotheses for the mechanism of Jesus' death have been presented in medical literature, including 1) Pulmonary embolism 2) Cardiac rupture 3) Suspension trauma 4) Asphyxiation 5) Fatal stab wound, and 6) Shock. Each proposed mechanism of Jesus' death will be reviewed. The events of Jesus' execution are described, as they are pertinent to development of shock. Traumatic shock complicated by trauma-induced coagulopathy is proposed as a contributing factor, and possibly the primary mechanism, of Jesus' death by crucifixion.
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Trastornos de la Coagulación Sanguínea/historia , Pena de Muerte/historia , Cristianismo/historia , Personajes , Choque Traumático/historia , Asfixia/historia , Contusiones/historia , Medicina Legal , Lesiones Cardíacas/historia , Rotura Cardíaca/historia , Historia Antigua , Humanos , Inmovilización , Embolia Pulmonar/historia , Tortura/historia , Heridas Punzantes/historiaAsunto(s)
Lesiones Cardíacas/cirugía , Lesiones Cardíacas/historia , Lesiones Cardíacas/mortalidad , Rotura Cardíaca/historia , Rotura Cardíaca/mortalidad , Rotura Cardíaca/cirugía , Historia del Siglo XVIII , Historia del Siglo XIX , Historia del Siglo XX , Historia Antigua , Humanos , Tasa de Supervivencia , Técnicas de Sutura/instrumentaciónRESUMEN
In summary, I would suggest that Jesus was unable to carry his cross because of his cruel treatment and scourging. He then fell with the 100 pound crosspiece on his back and was unable to break the fall because his outstretched hands were tied to the crosspiece. This resulted in blunt chest trauma and a contused heart. On the cross the workload of the heart was greatly increased due to multiple factors, but primarily the increased effort necessary to breathe. This resulted in a rupture of the free wall of the heart, which caused Jesus to cry out in a loud voice and suddenly die. This cause of death is confirmed for us by the sword pierce to the side which resulted in the flow of blood and water. In effect, that was a brief and legitimate postmortem exam. JESUS WAS DEAD! THAT WAS FRIDAY! SUNDAY WAS COMING!