Grandmother's life saved after Apple watch detects rapid heartbeat using the ECG feature
The Apple Watch Series 10 helped save a woman's life by detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) through its ECG feature. Nikias Molina shared the story on X (formerly Twitter), stating that his grandmother was alerted by the watch¡¯s notification and is now receiving hospital care.
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?
My Apple Watch Series 10 detected my grandmother¡¯s atrial fibrillation today using the ECG feature.
¡ª Nikias Molina (@NikiasMolina) October 8, 2024
She¡¯s now at the hospital and receiving the care she needs.
I still can¡¯t believe it. pic.twitter.com/KK2kqhL0Kb
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.
This is one of the reasons I made the switch to Apple for my daily. They are actually making huge differences in people¡¯s lives with products like these. Now the AirPods are hearing aids and the satellite texting is also saving lives. Great stuff
¡ª ? Joey Riz ? (@jerflash) October 8, 2024
The phone saved my friend¡¯s life last Christmas. He was on his way home from working an overnight shift, ran in a pole, the car flipped and went over and embankment. The phone notified his mom, sister, and 911.
¡ª Avonie (@Islandlatte) October 8, 2024
I had the same with my mom¡¯s Apple Watch where it detected her AFIB. The first test they ran with their huge machine didn¡¯t find anything. So the ER doctor insisted on getting another one due to the Apple watch alerts. Lo and behold it truly was AFIB and she¡¯s alive because of¡
¡ª John Hillier (@JohnMHillier) October 8, 2024
This happened to my dad as well. Probably saved his life!
¡ª MatthewBerman (@MatthewBerman) October 8, 2024
Well done. I'm 60 now, so this feature is something that will give me a bit more confidence that I can spot a problem before it gets really serious. Amazing tech that we take for granted.
¡ª andyH (@AndyH_England) October 8, 2024
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