LUCKNOW: The postmortem report of Prateek Yadav has revealed that he died due to a massive blockage in the blood vessels of the lungs, leading to a collapse of the heart and respiratory system. According to the report, doctors preserved the heart and the clot-like material recovered from the lungs in formalin for detailed histopathological examination. Viscera samples were also preserved and sent for chemical analysis as part of the forensic procedure to rule out any other medical or toxicological factors.
Forensic Examination Underway
Sources indicated that forensic experts will now conduct laboratory tests on the preserved samples to ascertain the exact nature and origin of the clot. They will also determine whether any underlying medical condition or external factor contributed to the death. The postmortem report further noted that all injuries found on the body were antemortem, meaning they had occurred before death. Doctors stated that no conclusive inference regarding the nature of those injuries would be drawn until the final forensic and chemical examination reports are received.
Details of Antemortem Injuries
Overall, six antemortem injuries were found on the body. Three of these injuries were estimated to be five to seven days older, while the other three were about a day old. The injuries could not be explained at this stage.
Medical History of Prateek Yadav
Associate Director in the Department of Medicine at Medanta Hospital, Dr. Ruchita Sharma, stated that Prateek had been undergoing treatment for hypertension and pulmonary embolism. “I had been treating him for a long time. He was suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension-related issues,” she said. Dr. Sharma explained that Prateek had been admitted to the hospital a few days ago after being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, a serious condition caused when a blood clot gets lodged in the arteries of the lungs.
Impact on Heart Function
“Due to blockage in the lungs, the functioning of his heart was adversely affected. A few weeks ago, he came to us complaining of breathing difficulties and related complications, and during examination he was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism,” Dr. Sharma added. She confirmed that Prateek was on blood-thinning medication and was aware of his medical condition.
This report is based on information from the postmortem examination and medical experts.
