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Medical Cause Behind Nana Patekar's Sudden Passing Revealed
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News18•09-10-2026, 20:41
Medical Cause Behind Nana Patekar's Sudden Passing Revealed
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away suddenly at his home in Goa on October 8, 2026, with his heartbeat stopping even before reaching the hospital.
- •Doctors at Manipal Hospital made strenuous efforts for 45 minutes and administered CPR, but his body did not respond to treatment.
- •Medical experts confirmed that the main cause of death was sudden cardiac arrest triggered by a severe malfunction in the heart's natural electrical system.
- •Such electrical disruptions cause the heart rhythm to collapse instantly, cutting off blood and oxygen supply to the brain and lungs without prior symptoms.
- •The first 8 to 10 minutes following a cardiac arrest are crucial, and timely CPR or defibrillation can help artificially maintain blood flow and save lives.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away suddenly due to a sudden cardiac arrest caused by a severe malfunction in the natural electrical system of his heart.
Doctors at Manipal Hospital made strenuous efforts for a continuous 45 minutes and administered CPR, but his body did not respond as his heartbeat had already stopped before admission.
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked due to a narrowed artery, whereas cardiac arrest happens when the heart's electrical system malfunctions and stops pumping blood.
