Peripheral Edema

Peripheral Edema

Peripheral edema refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial tissues, most commonly observed in the lower extremities such as the feet, ankles,…
peripheral arterial embolism

Peripheral Arterial Embolism

Peripheral arterial embolism (PAE) is a sudden blockage of an artery in the limbs due to an embolus—commonly a blood clot—that travels through the bloodstream…
perioperative tachycardia

Perioperative Tachycardia

Perioperative tachycardia is defined as a sustained heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute occurring before, during, or after surgery. As a clinical sign, it…
perioperative mydriasis

Perioperative Mydriasis

Perioperative mydriasis refers to the dilation of the pupils during or around the time of surgery, typically resulting from pharmacological, physiological, or pathological stimuli. While…
perioperative hypertension

Perioperative Hypertension

Perioperative hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure occurring in the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative phases of surgery. It is a critical clinical entity associated with…
periodontitis adjunct therapy

Periodontitis Adjunct Therapy

Periodontitis adjunct therapy encompasses supplementary treatment modalities designed to augment conventional mechanical debridement, specifically scaling and root planing (SRP). As periodontitis is a multifactorial disease…
pericarditis

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the pericardium, the thin, double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart. This inflammation can lead to chest pain,…