Houston is in mourning as the famous and beloved rapper and producer BeatKing passed away. BeatKing, whose real birth name was Justin Riley, passed away on August 15, 2024 at just the age of 39. He was a prominent figure in the Houston music scene and was known for his dynamic beats and energy. His death has left his family, friends, and fans in shock.

How did BeatKing die?

On Thursday morning at a radio station in Houston, BeatKing suddenly collapsed. Without wasting any time, he was taken to the nearest hospital, where doctors worked tirelessly to save him. Despite their efforts, BeatKing passed away later that day.

As per the sources, BeatKing died of a pulmonary embolism.

What is a Pulmonary Embolism?

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) happens when one or more arteries are blocked in the lungs, generally due to a blood clot. This can cause some series damage like reducing or even completely stopping the blood flow to the lungs. Obviously, it is a life-threatening disease if not taken care of promptly.

This disease can vary in terms of severity, with small embolisms sometimes causing minor symptoms and larger ones causing more intense outcomes – including sudden death. This is what happened in the case of BeatKing. You need to immediately take action as the blockage can damage other vital organs in the body.

What causes Pulmonary Embolism?

Usually, PE starts from a blood clot that forms in another part of the body. This happens commonly in the deep veins of the legs, which is a condition as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). When a part of the clots is separated, it travels in the blood and lodges in arteries of the lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism.

Many factors may increase the risk of PE:

• Sitting in a place for a long time without any breaks like flights, desk jobs, car rides, etc.
• Surgery, especially in the case of orthopedic surgery on the legs or hips.
• Medical conditions such as cancer, heart disease, or lung disease.
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Use of birth control pills
• Pregnancy and childbirth

Along with that, in some cases, it may happen and we cannot even see a clear sign, which makes it a dangerous condition.

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What are the symptoms and diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism?

Well, the symptoms are dependent on how big or small the size of the clot is and where the blockage is in the body. But some common symptoms are:

• Not being able to breathe
• Having chest pains which are worsened with deep breathing
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Coughing up blood
• Swelling or pain in your legs, mainly in the calf area

Pulmonary Embolism can be hard to notice sometimes. Therefore, medical professionals use different combinations of tests to see the presence of a clot like CT scans, ultrasounds, blood tests, and lung scans.

How can you prevent Pulmonary Embolism?

As we mentioned earlier PE is an unpredictable disease, so you might not be able to tell for sure if you have it or not. But you can prevent it by making certain lifestyle changes to reduce the risk:

• Stay active as much as you can.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintain a healthy weight by incorporating a clean diet.
• Stop smoking to risk the risk of clot formation.
• Take medical advice and if your doctor tells you, take prescribed blood thinners.

A Legacy Remembered

To end this article, I would say BeatKing’s sudden death is a reminder that life is unpredictable and certain medical conditions like pulmonary embolism can be prevented if we start to take more care of ourselves. Fans across the world are mourning the loss of such an iconic music icon. But we must not forget the impact that BeatKing has left on the music industry.

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