Grandmother's life saved after Apple watch detects rapid heartbeat using the ECG feature

Apple Watch, which debuted in 2015, is well-known for its advanced health-tracking features that go far beyond monitoring blood oxygen levels, walks, and sleep. It has saved many lives over the years by providing timely signals for abnormal heart rhythms and automatic emergency messages in car crashes.?

What did the Apple Watch do to save grandmother's life??

In one recent case, the Apple Watch noticed an older woman's excessively fast and erratic heartbeat, alerting her to seek medical assistance. This prompt intervention eventually saved her life.

“My Apple Watch Series 10 detected my grandmother’s atrial fibrillation today using the ECG feature. She’s now at the hospital and receiving the care she needs,” Nikias Molina wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).He added, “I still can’t believe it.”

Molina shared two images of the notification the watch sent, displaying the alert, “Atrial Fibrillation,” showing a 61 BPM on average. The watch further warned, “This ECG shows signs of AFib,” advising the woman to consult a doctor: “If this is an unexpected result, you should talk to your doctor.”

One of the images also includes a warning from Apple Watch that it does not detect heart attacks.

How did people on the internet react?

The post, which was shared on October 9, has had over 1.1 million views and counting. Many people even left comments on the post to give their perspectives.?

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