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  2. List of medical abbreviations: P - Wikipedia

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    Past medical history (see also medical history) PSI: Pneumonia severity index: PSP: phenylsulphtalein: PSS: progressive systemic sclerosis (see scleroderma) PSVT: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: PT: prothrombin time physical therapy (physiotherapy) Pt. patient (from Latin patiens, meaning "one who endures" or "one who suffers") PTA

  3. Post-traumatic amnesia - Wikipedia

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    PTA may refer to only anterograde forms, or to both retrograde and anterograde forms. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] A common example in sports concussion is the quarterback who was able to conduct the complicated mental tasks of leading a football team after a concussion, but has no recollection the next day of the part of the game that took place after the injury.

  4. Persistent truncus arteriosus - Wikipedia

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    Medical genetics Persistent truncus arteriosus ( PTA ), [ 1 ] often referred to simply as truncus arteriosus , [ 2 ] is a rare form of congenital heart disease that presents at birth. In this condition, the embryological structure known as the truncus arteriosus fails to properly divide into the pulmonary trunk and aorta .

  5. PTA - Wikipedia

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    1,3,5-Triaza-7-phosphaadamantane, organic compound; Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, surgical procedure; Peritonsillar abscess; Persistent truncus arteriosus, congenital heart disease

  6. Westmead Post-Traumatic Amnesia Scale - Wikipedia

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    The Westmead Post-traumatic Amnesia Scale (WPTAS) is a brief bedside standardised test that measures length of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) in people with traumatic brain injury. It consists of twelve questions that assess orientation to person, place and time, and ability to consistently retain new information from one day to another.

  7. Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia

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    A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. [2] Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice. [1] Pain is usually worse on one side. [1] Complications may include blockage of the airway or aspiration pneumonitis. [1]

  8. 63 Times Schools Made Questionable Decisions, Shared By Parents

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    Image credits: colinthehuman94 #5. Argued with me about sun safety. More specifically my son wanted to wear long pants when he was supposed to wear shorts. I let him wear them.

  9. Post-traumatic arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Medical history, X-ray: Treatment: Medication, surgery, physical therapy: ... Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis and the former can occur after the ...