«We've still got a lot to learn,» he notes, pointing out that overweight and obese people, who make up a significant percentage of the obstructive apnea population, are not considered good
candidates for the procedure because of their excess airway tissue.
Of course, not all dogs make
ideal candidates for this procedure, but as trust is built, there are claims of dogs becoming compliant and allowing for the dental cleaning to take place.
I'm also worried that I'll go under, my Googling Gyno will take a look and decide I'm not a
suitable candidate for the procedure, then I'll wake up still saddled with the very, very annoying problem.
I suggested to my brother in private that his daughter may be
a candidate for this procedure.
Predominately, the best
candidates for the procedure are those in their 70s or 80s and often have other medical conditions that make them a better candidate for this type of surgery.
If the treatment succeeds, more than 5 million Americans could eventually be
candidates for the procedure.
Most people with facial paralysis, in spite of how long they have been paralyzed, are
candidates for this procedure.
The number one
candidate for the procedure is Jericho Stewart, a criminal who has been in and out of the prison system.
If it is determined that your pet is a good
candidate for the procedure and you agree to have the procedure done, he / she will be admitted to the hospital at the initial examination for surgery the next day.
A potentially permanent solution to hyperthyroidism is surgical removal of the thyroid glands, or a thyroidectomy, in cats determined to be
candidates for the procedure.
However, not all dogs are good
candidates for these procedures and this will be a very personal decision between you and your veterinarian if your Greyhound is diagnosed with this disease.
To be
a candidate for this procedure, the animal must be skeletally mature and is usually performed on dogs weighing at least 20 pounds.
CHAI also performs non-anesthetic dentals for pets who are
candidates for the procedure.
This delicate operation is not for every dog, but your veterinarian can help you decide if your dog may be a good
candidate for this procedure.
The doctor will determine if your pet would be a good
candidate for this procedure.
Performing LASIK on a patient who is not a good
candidate for the procedure may be considered negligent.