On Tuesday, Rituraj Singh, who had spent thirty years working in the Hindi television industry, passed suddenly. Sanjeev Gera, Director and HOD, Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Noida, explains the correlation
With TV star Rituraj Singh,59, dying of a sudden cardiac arrest following treatment for pancreatitis, concerns about the connection between the two and if any type of pancreatitis can put your heart at risk have been raised. Numerous previous research have demonstrated a connection but not a clear causal relationship.
Dr. Sanjeev Gera, the head of cardiology at Fortis Hospital in Noida, explains “Until and unless a person has a hidden or undetected cardiac condition, or unless they have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, smoking, or a stressful or sedentary lifestyle, pancreatic illness cannot directly cause cardiac arrest.” Anyone with pancreatic illness who also possesses these risk factors is susceptible to even minor obstructions.
burst, resulting in a heart attack. Occasionally clots and obstructions impede the heart’s electrical impulses, which can result in an abrupt cardiac arrest. He has discovered that individuals with pancreatic ailment are typically heavy smokers and drinkers, which increases the likelihood that they have silent cardiac disease based on anecdotal data from patients.
Additionally, the patient’s body is more inflamed when they have an illness like acute pancreatitis. “There is a thickening of the blood and an increased risk of clot formation whenever inflammatory markers are elevated. In addition, inflammation causes harm to the blood vessel walls. Thus, the plaque breaks readily, clotting occurs, and a heart attack ensues. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the injured heart tissue interferes with electrical signals that control the heart, causing a disruption in blood flow, according to Dr. Gera.
Patients with acute pancreatitis should also be evaluated for stress cardiomyopathy. The body releases noradrenaline and adrenaline to counteract the stress this condition causes. The overabundance of adrenaline constricts the arteries and lowers blood flow toright to the core. Additionally, excessive calcium entering the cells due to adrenaline may hinder the heart from beating correctly, causing an arrhythmia, halting the heart, and resulting in a sudden cardiac arrest.
So, while receiving treatment, how should a patient with pancreatic ailment go about a preventive regimen? “Get a cardiac checkup if you have any co-morbidities. Keep an eye on the severity of your disease even if you don’t have any. According to Dr. Gera, you should have an echocardiography, an ECG, and other cardiac tests performed if you have a long-term, persistent infection.
Varun Dhawan, Arshad Warsi, and Rupali Ganguly lament the death of 59-year-old Rituraj Singh: “A great actor and a good human being have passed away.”
On Tuesday, Rituraj Singh, who had spent thirty years working in the Hindi television industry, passed suddenly. On social media, friends and colleagues in the sector posted condolence messages.
Tuesday marked the passing of television actor Rituraj Singh due to a heart arrest. The actor, who has been in multiple shows over his three-decade career and was featured in the popular series Anupamaa, was admitted to the hospital recently due to a pancreatic illness. A number of acquaintances and colleagues in the broadcast industry posted their sympathies on social media in response to the tragic news.
Along with a poignant message, Rupali Ganguly shared a few photos of Rituraj from the set. She added, “I was overjoyed to share screen space with you, like an enthusiastic student getting to learn her favorite subject from a teacher who has taught many others.” You claimed to have seen my work, but I still needed proof.
RIP Bhai #rituraj pic.twitter.com/FEGfxm5zCL
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 20, 2024
To you that I may merit a spot in the picture alongside one of the television icons I grew up watching… Your encouraging comments and your all-knowing smile after our scenes felt to me like a report card. Your kind words thrilled me. Still, Sir, there remained a great deal more to learn. I was a little slow in getting you these photos I took of you wearing the chef cap, and I had no idea they would be posted here as a memento.
We will never forget your life stories, peculiar sense of humor, vast knowledge of international movies, and talent. I appreciate you being my Anupamaa’s Yashpal Sir. I appreciate the words that
“It’s just a few days ago that my first Hindi TV series Jyoti completed its 15 years of launch, and today this news of Rituraj ji passing away has had me in shock!” actress Sneha Wagh stated in a statement, expressing sorrow over Rituraj’s loss. I recall dad teaching us like we were little children when I was very little. He had a significant part in the performance. His upbeat laughter brightened the entire set when we were there. He saw to it that everyone was in a cheerful disposition. To wake up to such depressing news is not acceptable. I’ve seen him in a number of OTT series and movies lately. He was progressing nicely. I hope he had taken it easier.
take good care of his health as well. I send my sympathies to his friends and family. Since we can never predict the future, let’s pray for each other to have the fortitude to confront life’s reality.
“#RIP Rituraj sir had such a wonderful time working with him and had Just met him few months back on the sets of baby john – Om Shanti,” actor Varun Dhawan, who costarred with Singh in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, wrote in a tribute to the actor on his Instagram account.
On X, actor Arshad Warsi commented, “I am deeply saddened to learn of Ritu Raj’s passing.” He was in my first picture as a producer, and we shared an apartment. Lost a wonderful performer and a friend. I shall miss you, sibling.
I am so saddened to know that Ritu Raj passed away. We lived in the same building, he was a part of my first film as a producer. Lost a friend and a great actor… will miss you brother…
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) February 20, 2024
Rituraj!!!! Can’t believe this!
I directed him briefly in a daily soap called K Street Pali Hill but in the process we became good friends. Been a while since we hung out but I have such fond memories. Untapped actor and a warm human. Gone suddenly and too early. pic.twitter.com/53A2SJ4At4— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 20, 2024