GP Kasper Veldhuis advocates the use of the OSAsense. It has helped him diagnose common complaints such as fatigue, dyspnoea and palpitations more quickly and make more targeted referrals.

Kasper Veldhuis, a general practitioner in Arnhem, contacted the editors of Huisartsgeneeskunde himself after reading an article on atrial fibrillation, which briefly discussed the increasing attention to the role of sleep apnoea in the development of this cardiac arrhythmia.

Veldhuis, who has extensive experience with the screening tool OSAsense and a keen interest in lung disorders, was keen to explain more about this important topic.

OSAsense is low-threshold and costs little for the GP, while the screening is fully reimbursed by health insurers. Using this tool can lead to faster diagnosis, more effective treatment of sleep apnoea and thus better outcomes for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.

Veldhuis is enthusiastic about the benefits of OSAsense, especially the cost and time savings for both patients and healthcare providers. He expects sleep apnoea screening to play an important role in cardiovascular risk management in primary care.

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