The claim
“Ongeveer 30 procent van de patiënten die gediagnosticeerd wordt (met slaapapneu) en zich niet laat behandelen ontwikkelt over een periode van twaalf jaar een hartziekte of hoge bloeddruk.”
Original review summary
The review attributes the 30% estimate over 12 years to sleep specialist Johan Verbraeken. It says research also found increased risks of coronary artery disease and high blood pressure among people with sleep apnea.[S1]
Additional context
The review describes the research as showing associations between sleep apnea and cardiovascular risks, including coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Gezondheid en wetenschap original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026