Nana Patekar’s autopsy CONFIRMS heart attack caused by blood clot in left main coronary artery: Report
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Nana Patekar was 75. He was declared dead at 5.10 am after doctors attempted to revive him through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for around 45 minutes. The star was at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, when he as per reports fell unwell.
Adding to this, According to a PTI report, the postmortem examination found that Nana suffered an acute heart attack after a blood clot blocked the left main coronary artery. The artery supplies blood to a significant portion of the heart.
Meanwhile, 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”.
Notably, The findings establish that Nana's death was due to natural causes. Doctors had initially suspected a heart attack when the star was brought to hospital, but the postmortem examination later provided the specific medical cause.
As per the latest buzz, Nana as per reports became unwell at his home in Dona Paula. His caretaker contacted a private hospital and requested an ambulance. Since the star's residence was located less than a kilometre from the hospital, an ambulance was dispatched to the house.
In further updates, 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.
On top of that, 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 star's death, his son Malhar Patekar travelled to Goa to bring his father's mortal remains back to Maharashtra.
Source: Bollywood Hungama