KK’s unexpected demise after he performed at a college festival in Kolkata on Tuesday evening left his fans and companions devastated and shocked, leading to many inquiries surrounding the reason for his demise. He was announced ‘brought dead’ by doctors of a hospital, where he was taken after he ‘fell unconscious ‘ upon his return to a hotel from his show. It has now emerged that he passed away of several heart blockages and might have been saved if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed on time.
The doctor told PTI on Thursday, “He had a major blockage in the left main coronary artery and small blockages in various other arteries and sub-arteries. Excessive excitement during the live show caused a stoppage of blood flow leading to cardiac arrest that claimed his life. The vocalist had 80 per cent blockage in the left main coronary artery and small blockages in various other arteries and sub-arteries. None of the blockades were 100 per cent.”
The medical professional also said, “During Tuesday’s performance, the singer was walking around and at times dancing with the crowd which created excessive excitement that caused stoppage of blood flow leading to cardiac arrest. As a result, KK fell unconscious and had a cardiac arrest. If CPR had been given immediately, the artiste could have been saved.”
