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==Acceptability at Recruitment== | ==Acceptability at Recruitment== | ||
− | ACCEPTABLE | + | NOT ACCEPTABLE |
==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up== | ==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up== | ||
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==Individual at Risk== | ==Individual at Risk== | ||
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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
Condition associated with snoring, where the sufferer has periods of 'apnoea' (not breathing). It is associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart disease. | Condition associated with snoring, where the sufferer has periods of 'apnoea' (not breathing). It is associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart disease. | ||
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+ | Not acceptable at recruitment. | ||
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+ | May be permissable at CT/Work-up if there are no other risk factors for cardiovascular disease (such as age, obesity, [[Diabetes]], smoking, [[Hypertension]] and a strong family history. | ||
See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnoea] | See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnoea] |
Latest revision as of 13:08, 19 June 2012
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Condition associated with snoring, where the sufferer has periods of 'apnoea' (not breathing). It is associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.
Not acceptable at recruitment.
May be permissable at CT/Work-up if there are no other risk factors for cardiovascular disease (such as age, obesity, Diabetes, smoking, Hypertension and a strong family history.
See also Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Guidance
Will need anaesthetic assessment at medical if for bone marrow harvest.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
Sleep Apnoea
Sleeep Apnea
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012