Cardiorespiratory collapse, large blood clot in lungs: Findings in Prateek Yadav's post-mortem report

Prateek Yadav suffered a critical pulmonary thromboembolic condition at the time of death. The post-mortem examination found that he had a "cardiorespiratory collapse due to massive pulmonary thromboembolism," indicating a large blood clot had obstructed blood flow in the lungs and triggered sudden failure of the heart and respiratory system. The clot is believed to have originated in the deep veins of the legs or lower body before moving to the lungs.