Peripheral Edema Due to Chronic Heart Failure
Peripheral edema due to chronic heart failure (CHF) is a hallmark clinical feature reflecting systemic fluid overload. This condition is most often observed in the…
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 Thromboembolism Prevention
Peripheral arterial thromboembolism is a critical vascular condition resulting from the obstruction of peripheral arteries by embolic material, often originating from the heart or proximal…
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), also referred to as peripheral artery disease (PAD), is a chronic circulatory condition characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood…
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 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 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 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 encompasses supplementary treatment modalities designed to augment conventional mechanical debridement, specifically scaling and root planing (SRP). As periodontitis is a multifactorial disease…
Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supportive structures of the teeth, including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. Originating from untreated…