The Apple Watch is a great ally for taking care of your heart!
The Apple Watch has a sensor capable of measuring heart rate at certain times of the day and, based on the results, altering a significant variation in this parameter. Over the years, This capability has been key for many users, who thanks to these alerts have discovered and treated heart conditions. and other diagnoses, usually asymptomatic.
A new case, this time involving Peter Moore, a resident of Montecito, California, has brought to light the vital role this device can play in the early detection of heart problems. Moore, like many other Apple Watch users, was going about her daily activities when her watch alerted her to an irregularity in her heart rate.
A heart rate alert resulted in emergency intervention
Moore heeded the call and immediately sought medical attention. Once at the hospital, the doctor in charge of the case ordered the implantation of a cardiac pacemaker. Dr. Omid Yousefian, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Sansum Clinic Cardiology, acknowledged the crucial role of the Apple Watch. “His watch played a major role in saving his life,” he said.
After the intervention, Moore summed up
“This little device saved my life.”
The now recovered patient considers himself a follower of technology and after benefiting from one of the most valuable functions of the Apple Watch, he wanted to share his experience and recommend the use of the device. “The value of wearables is not only in daily use, but also in real-time health monitoring. In my case, it saved my life.”he concluded.
A heartbeat of life
The ability of all Apple Watch models to measure heart rate combined with other features such as atrial fibrillation measurement and fall detection has made the Apple smartwatch a true ally for health.
Thanks to its features and the testimonials that support them, the Apple Watch has raised awareness about the importance of taking care of our health and seeking medical attention in a timely manner. By wearing a device that constantly monitors our body, we are more aware of our vital signs and more willing to act on any warning signs.
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