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Pseudoaneurysm: What causes it?

Pseudoaneurysm may be a complication of cardiac catheterization.

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Pseudobulbar affect

This neurological condition is characterized by laughing and crying too much for the situation.

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Pseudocholinesterase deficiency

This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for…

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Pseudogout

This disease mimics gout, causing sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Treatments can…

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Pseudomembranous colitis

This condition causes serious or life-threatening diarrhea. It often follows antibiotic use and often affects…

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Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)

Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside the skull that occurs…

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PSMA PET scan for prostate cancer

A PSMA PET scan is an imaging test that detects prostate cancer. Learn how it…

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Psoriasis

Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you…

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Psoriatic arthritis

This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features…

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Psychotherapy

Also called talk therapy, this is an approach for treating mental health issues by talking…

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Puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth

Understand how puberty blockers work to suppress puberty. Learn about their benefits, side effects and…

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Pubic lice (crabs)

Pubic lice (crabs) are an itchy, but treatable, nuisance. Find out how to spot and…

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Pulmonary atresia

This life-threatening heart condition that's present at birth changes the way blood travels from the…

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Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum

Also called PA/IVS, this rare congenital heart defect is diagnosed at or shortly after birth.…

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Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect

This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a…

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Pulmonary edema

Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how…

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Pulmonary embolism

A blood clot blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Often…

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Thickened and scarred lung tissue makes it hard for the lungs to work well. Symptoms…

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Pulmonary hypertension

This lung condition makes the heart work harder and become weak. Changes in genes and…

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Pulmonary valve disease

Learn about the types of lung valve disease and treatment options at Mayo Clinic.

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Pulmonary valve repair and replacement

A congenital heart defect can cause a leaky or blocked pulmonary valve. Know the symptoms…

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Pulmonary valve stenosis

When the valve between the heart and lungs is narrowed, blood flow slows. Know the…

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Pulmonary vein isolation

This type of cardiac ablation uses heat or cold energy to treat atrial fibrillation. Learn…

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Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?

Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.

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Puncture wounds: First aid

With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the…

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Pyloric stenosis

In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open…

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Pyoderma gangrenosum

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores,…

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Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of success

Using one or more of these products boosts your chance of stopping smoked tobacco use…

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Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings

Each time you resist a nicotine or tobacco craving, you're one step closer to stopping…

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Rabia

Learn about this deadly virus that most often spreads to people through the bite of…

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