Rapper Heavy D who died on Nov 8, had fallen victim to pulmonary embolism - a blood clot in his lung, says report.
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complication that results from a block in the main artery supplying the lungs
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complication that results from a block in the main artery supplying the lungs
Apart from the pulmonary embolism, which likely formed over the course of a long plane ride, the influential '90s rapper also suffered from heart disease and deep leg vein thrombosis, according to Craig Harvey, chief of the Los Angeles County department of coroner.
The coroner's report also stated, "manner of death: natural."
The Lungs
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.
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