An Apple Watch again turned out to be a lifesaver and played a crucial role in saving the life of a woman in Delhi (India). Sneha Sinha, a policy researcher, was alerted by her wearable about the heart rate feature on the watch, which detected her abnormally high heart rate. She thought it was a usual notification but this was the time when the alert prompted her to “seek medical attention”, which ultimately helped her avoid a potentially life-threatening situation.
Close call averted
Sinha further shared that her doctors described the incident as a "close call," further highlighting the significance of the Apple Watch's monitoring capabilities.
Although Sinha does not have any pre-existing health conditions, the uncertain and unexpected situation surfaced and was detected by the watch.
Monitoring and action
Upon noticing a fast heart rate, Sinha used her Apple Watch to monitor herself continuously, even while travelling to the hospital. She eventually recognized the seriousness of the situation and posted the prompt made on Apple Watch, she decided to seek medical attention promptly.
Role of technology in Healthcare
Sinha's experience has highlighted the transformation which has been impacted by technology in healthcare.
Apple Watch’s precise and advanced heart monitoring features demonstrated that innovation could revolutionize healthcare and potentially save lives. Sinha further expressed her gratitude to Apple CEO Tim Cook for developing such a life-saving device with such an accurate smart wearable.
About Tim Cook’s revert
She wrote an email to Tim Cook, where she expressed her deep gratitude for the Apple Watch's role in her life-saving experience. She further stated the ability of the device to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) and emphasized the importance of early detection in preventing serious health complications.
Sinha claimed to have received a prompt response from Tim Cook after sharing her story with him. Cook also expressed relief that she sought medical attention promptly which saved her life and thanked her for sharing her experience with Apple.
Cook’s response highlights the company's commitment towards leveraging technology for the betterment of healthcare.
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