Lucknow, May 14 -- Prateek Yadav, 38, stepson of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, had reportedly been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow several times over the past year for treatment related to multiple serious health complications, the hospital said. According to people familiar with his medical history, Yadav had been battling pulmonary embolism, hypertension, anxiety-related ailments and recurring cardiac issues, which led to repeated short-term hospitalisations and continuous medical monitoring. The latest admission reportedly took place on April 29 after his condition deteriorated. He was brought to the hospital complaining of severe breathlessness and respiratory distress. Following treatment and a brief period of stabilisation, he was discharged and returned home, people familiar with the matter added. Doctors at the hospital had been closely monitoring his condition due to recurring complications affecting both his lungs and heart. Medical experts said pulmonary embolism - a condition caused by a blood clot blocking arteries in the lungs - can become life-threatening if not managed promptly. In an official statement, Medanta Hospital said: "Prateek Yadav was a known case of HTN (Hypertension) and DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and used to visit Medanta Lucknow for treatment. He recently visited the hospital with sudden onset breathing difficulty and chest discomfort and was diagnosed with sub-massive pulmonary embolism with cardiac involvement. He was last seen on April 29, 2026." Confirming that Prateek Yadav had been under long-term treatment, Dr Ruchita Sharma, associate director, department of medicine at Medanta Hospital, expressed grief over his demise. "We received news regarding the passing away of Prateek Yadav, and we are deeply saddened by this loss. He had been under treatment with us for quite some time for conditions including high blood pressure and hypertension," she said. Dr Sharma added that Yadav had recently been admitted after developing a pulmonary embolism that adversely affected his heart function. "He had come to us with complaints of shortness of breath and respiratory issues. Investigations confirmed pulmonary embolism. This condition is inherently critical and carries significant risk because the blockage in the lungs can severely strain the heart," she said. According to the doctor, Yadav was aware of his health condition and was regularly taking prescribed medication, including blood thinners and medicines for blood pressure management. Hospital insiders said his health had remained fragile over the past year, necessitating repeated medical intervention and close observation by specialists....