Sentences with phrase «peripheral edema»
"Peripheral edema" refers to swelling that occurs in the extremities of the body, such as the legs, feet, or hands. It occurs when fluid accumulates in these areas, usually as a result of an underlying medical condition or certain medications. Full definition
«Although atrasentan increased weight, the incidence of peripheral edema, congestive heart failure, and other adverse events was similar between treatment groups,» said Dr. de Zeeuw.
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Fluid overload is a major complication of fluid therapy and can lead to pulmonary edema, ascites, and peripheral edema with the potential for development of compartment syndrome.
Fluid may also leak from veins in the limbs, causing swelling, known as peripheral edema.
No serious adverse reactions to PRX002 were observed in trial participants: some people reported skin reactions such as rash at the infusion site, and there were a few reports of constipation, headaches, or peripheral edema.
The most common adverse events of any grade on the trial were diarrhea, anemia, nausea, thrombocytopenia, peripheral edema, cough, arthralgia, dyspnea, and upper respiratory tract infection.
The many benefits of aqautic therapy include assisted weight bearing, improved strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, agility, balance, proprioception, decrease joint effusion and peripheral edema.