The entertainment world moves fast, and Nana Patekar’s autopsy CONFIRMS heart attack caused by blood clot in left main coronary artery: Report is the latest development catching everyone's eye. From fans to industry insiders, the reaction has been immediate.
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Add as a preferred source on Google Veteran performer Nana Patekar died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking the left main coronary artery, his postmortem examination has verified. A senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital revealed the findings after the autopsy was conducted following the performer's death on October 8.
He was declared dead at 5.10 am after doctors attempted to revive him through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for around 45 minutes. The performer was at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, when he as per reports fell unwell. The postmortem examination found that Nana suffered an acute heart attack after a blood clot blocked the left main coronary artery., per a the publication report.
The artery supplies blood to a significant portion of the heart. The autopsy report recorded the cause of death as, “acute myocardial infarction due to left main coronary artery thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease, a natural cause of death”. The findings establish that Nana's death was due to natural causes.
Doctors had initially suspected a heart attack when the performer was brought to hospital, but the postmortem examination later provided the specific medical cause. Nana as per reports became unwell at his home in Dona Paula. His caretaker contacted a private hospital and requested an ambulance.
Since the performer's residence was located less than a kilometre from the hospital, an ambulance was dispatched to the house. Medical personnel as per reports began resuscitation efforts after reaching the residence. Doctors continued CPR for approximately 45 minutes but were unable to revive him.
Nana was subsequently declared dead at 5.10 am on October 8. His mortal remains were later taken to Goa Medical College and Hospital for the postmortem examination. Following the performer's death, his son Malhar Patekar travelled to Goa to bring his father's mortal remains back to Maharashtra.
The body was first taken to Pune and later transported to Nana's farmhouse in Donje village. The veteran performer was cremated there with full state honours. Nana Patekar's death brought an end to a career spanning several decades across Hindi and Marathi silver major screen.
Known for his intense performances and distinctive major screen presence, the performer had continued to remain active in captures until his final years. Also Read: Saira Banu remembers Nana Patekar with heartwarming anecdote about Dilip Kumar after his best performer win for Krantiveer
What happens next is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain: this development has added a fresh chapter to an already fascinating entertainment saga. Stay tuned to TeraMovies for all the latest updates from the world of cinema.
