Apple watch saves elderly woman's life by detecting irregular heartbeat

An Apple Watch recently played a critical role in saving the life of an elderly woman by detecting atrial fibrillation (AFIB), an irregular heartbeat, prompting timely medical intervention. The incident was shared by Nikias Molina on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he revealed that his Apple Watch Series 10 detected the irregularity using its ECG feature. His post read, "My Apple Watch Series 10 detected my grandmother's atrial fibrillation today. She's now in the hospital receiving the care she needs."

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. pic.twitter.com/KK2kqhL0Kb

— Nikias Molina (@NikiasMolina)

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. pic.twitter.com/KK2kqhL0Kb

— Nikias Molina (@NikiasMolina) October 8, 2024

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The post quickly went viral, garnering over 2.2 million views and sparking numerous responses from users who shared similar experiences of the Apple Watch's life-saving health-tracking features. One user recounted how their mother’s Apple Watch detected AFIB, which was initially missed by hospital tests but later confirmed, saving her life.

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Another user shared a story of an Apple phone's crash detection feature saving their friend's life during a car accident, while others praised Apple's innovation in health and safety technologies.

The Apple Watch, known for its advanced health features such as ECG monitoring, continues to demonstrate its potential beyond simple fitness tracking, making significant differences in people's lives. Molina’s grandmother is now recovering, thanks to the timely alert provided by the watch, which has become a vital tool in early medical detection.