Apple has been gradually working to make the Apple Watch a go-to device for detecting various health-related symptoms, and so far, the wearable has helped numerous users. We have covered countless stories in the past about how the Apple Watch diagnosed sickness with symptoms, and today we have another one. The latest story revolves around the Apple Watch detecting the low heart rate of a user in California who was given proper medical attention ahead of any serious condition.
Apple Watch detected low heart rate ahead of any serious condition and saved a man's life
Peter Moore, a resident of Montecito, California, states that "this little device saved my life" after it notified him of a critical heart condition (via Rich DeMuro). Moore is a former tech executive who was on his way to pick up his daughter from the airport and felt a bit lightheaded and he thought that a stop at the Starbucks could help. However, his Apple Watch alerted him that his heart rate had dropped down to 32, which is alarmingly low, and the wearable kept showing the same results.
Moore notified his wife of the situation, who immediately took him to the hospital for emergency care. Doctor Omid Yousefian at once told Moore that he needed a pacemaker and that the Apple Watch played a significant role in detecting the condition.
“For us physicians, symptoms are the most important thing. He was alerted by his watch and connected that alert to his symptoms, leading him to seek immediate medical help. That quick response was vital.”
A pacemaker was implanted on Moore to regulate his heartbeat, and he states that he feels great now. Moore has always been a tech enthusiast, which could be one of the reasons why he got the Apple Watch, and he has more respect for the device than ever before. “The value of wearables is not just in daily use but also in real-time health monitoring. In my case, it saved my life,” stated Moore after what could have been a life-altering situation for him.
We have covered before how the Apple Watch is a very capable device, and the company aims to make it better on an annual scale as it adds more health-centric features to the mix. Apple is also working on bringing glucose-measuring sensors to the wearable as well, and this year, the Apple Watch could undergo a major redesign. It was also noted earlier that Apple is also working on a plastic variant of the Apple Watch, which could be oriented towards a younger audience. We will keep you updated on the latest stories, so do stick around and share your experience with the Apple Watch in the comments.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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