Apple Watch Series 10 ECG (electrocardiogram) feature has been credited after it detected an irregular heartbeat in an elderly woman in the US, which led to timely medical intervention.
Known for its health-tracking features that go beyond simply monitoring steps, sleep, and blood oxygen levels, the Apple Watch’s ECG feature detected a condition called ‘atrial fibrillation’ (AFib) in a woman, prompting her to seek urgent medical care.
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This incident was shared by an X user, Nikias Molina, who revealed that his Apple Watch Series 10 detected his grandmother’s irregular heartbeat.
“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. I still can’t believe it,” he wrote.
He also shared a picture of the watch alert.
User Reactions
The post rapidly gained traction online, garnering over 7 million views on X, with numerous users responding by sharing their own experiences with the Apple Watch’s health-tracking capabilities.
“The phone saved my friend’s life last Christmas. He was on his way home from working an overnight shift, ran into a pole, the car flipped and went over and embankment. The phone notified his mom, sister, and 911,” a user wrote.
“I had the same experience. If I didn’t have an Apple watch, I probably wouldn’t have known I was experiencing AFib for a very long time,” another user said.
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One more user stated, “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 the watch providing early detection”.
“I wonder which has saved more lives so far: Apple Watch medical stuff, crash detection/call, or SOS satellite calls. I hope someone at Apple keeps track,” another user wrote.