What Was Nana Patekar’s Cause Of Death? Autopsy Report Reveals Heart Attack Due To Blood Clot

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking a major artery supplying blood to his heart, according to his post-mortem report. A senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital confirmed the findings on Sunday, October 11.

The actor, who was 75, died in the early hours of October 8 at a hospital in Goa after doctors attempted to revive him with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for around 45 minutes.

According to the autopsy report, the cause of death was recorded as “acute myocardial infarction due to left main coronary artery thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease, a natural cause of death.”

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Here is what the medical findings mean, what happened during the actor’s final hours and where his last rites were held.

What Did Nana Patekar’s Autopsy Report Reveal?

The post-mortem report identified a blood clot in the left main coronary artery as the immediate cause of the heart attack that led to Patekar’s death. The left main coronary artery is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to a large portion of the heart muscle. A blockage in this artery can severely restrict blood flow and cause extensive damage to the heart.

The report also mentioned atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease. This refers to a condition in which fatty deposits build up in the arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow. A blood clot can then block an already narrowed artery, potentially triggering a life-threatening heart attack.

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