How One Man’s Life Was Saved
BY HIS SMARTWATCH
missed five calls from the hospital shortly after his ECG scan. They informed him that he had a third-degree heart block and was at risk of sudden cardiac death. David returned to the hospital, where he underwent life-saving surgery to fit a pacemaker. His heart had stopped 138 times in 10-second intervals over a 48-hour period. His new pacemaker will be able to sense any abnormal rhythms and help both heart ventricles pump blood in sync. He is feeling much better and is thankful to his wife for buying him the Apple Watch that ended up saving his life. “My wife keeps saying she saved my life, and she’s not wrong. If she hadn’t bought me my Apple Watch for my birthday, I wouldn’t be here,” said David.
Over the past few years, smartwatches and fitness trackers have become incredibly popular. It’s difficult to walk through a store without noticing a handful of people wearing these devices. They monitor how many steps you take, keep track of your heart rate, and can even pair with your phone for music and messages. One man recently learned how valuable these devices can be because his Apple Watch helped save his life. In April 2022, David Last received a new Apple Watch from his wife for his birthday. He immediately put the device on and was surprised to see that his resting heart rate was only recorded at 30 beats per minute (bpm). The average resting heart rate for an adult male is usually between 60–100 bpm. David’s wife wanted him to visit a doctor, but he presumed the watch was not functioning properly. Eventually, he gave in and saw a cardiologist, where he received an MRI scan. After two months had passed, they referred him back for an ECG scan. David continued to live his life until he saw he had
David’s experience proves fitness trackers and smartwatches can help us live healthier lives — and sometimes even save them!
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