How Apple Watch played crucial role in saving the life of a 29-year-old woman
The Apple Watch proved instrumental in saving the life of a 29-year-old woman by alerting her to an abnormal heart rate and prompting timely medical intervention.
The Apple Watch has established itself as a remarkable device credited with numerous life-saving incidents in recent years. Adding to its growing reputation, a recent event showcased the potential of this smartwatch to aid in the identification of critical health concerns.
How Apple Watch played crucial role in saving the life of a 29-year-old woman
In a remarkable turn of events, a female wearer of the Apple Watch discovered a potentially life-threatening health issue thanks to the device's advanced health monitoring features, highlighting yet again the remarkable impact wearable technology can have on individual well-being.
Apple Watch alerts woman to unusual heartbeat, potentially saving her life
In a recent account, Kimmie Watkins, a 29-year-old resident of Ohio, United States, opened up about her experience and described how the Apple Watch played a crucial role in preserving her life. Kimmie shared that she had been experiencing frequent episodes of dizziness and fatigue, unable to determine the underlying cause. Believing it to be a result of missed meals, she chose to dismiss it by opting for sleep. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch remained vigilant, diligently monitoring her heart rate during her nap.
After approximately 90 minutes, she was awakened by an alert from her Apple Watch, notifying her that her heart rate had been consistently elevated for an extended period, indicating a potential health issue. The smartwatch recorded a spike in her heart rate, reaching as high as 178 beats per minute, which is unusually high for someone at rest and not engaged in intense physical activity. Acting upon the warning, Watkins promptly sought medical assistance, leading doctors to diagnose her with a saddle pulmonary embolism (SPE), a condition characterized by a blood clot with a fatality rate of 50 percent.
Dr. Richard Becker, a cardiologist at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine, described it as the most severe and life-threatening type of blood clot, affecting both blood vessels to the right and left lungs. Currently undergoing treatment, Watkins is on the path to recovery.
