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Apple Watch health monitoring medical testimonials
Overview
Apple has released testimonials highlighting how Apple Watch health monitoring features have assisted users in identifying serious medical conditions.
In one instance, a triathlete used the device’s ECG app to detect signs of atrial fibrillation during intense training. This led medical professionals to discover a previously unknown congenital heart condition that required open-heart surgery.
In a separate case, a user credited heart rate notifications regarding abnormal resting and overnight vital signs with prompting a physician consultation. This medical intervention led to the discovery of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, which the user is now managing in remission. The user stated, “I am absolutely convinced that without my Apple Watch, I would not be here talking to you.”
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9 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesApple Watch user survives aggressive leukemia thanks to heart rate alertsAn Apple Watch user, Amanda, credits the device's heart rate notifications for helping her detect and survive Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
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22 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesApple Watch ECG feature alerts triathlete to heart conditionAn Apple Watch ECG feature alerted a triathlete to atrial fibrillation, leading to the discovery of a congenital heart condition that required open-heart surgery.
Sources
guides.macrumors.com · iphoneaddict.fr · iphonemod.net · macdailynews.com