Apple Watch has once again proved its life-saving capabilities by helping an elderly woman detect serious heart disease and prompt timely medical intervention. The incident was shared on social media by Nicias Molina, who revealed that his grandmother’s Apple Watch Series 10 had detected an irregular heartbeat, leading to a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that cannot be treated. If not done, serious complications can occur.

According to Molina, the Apple Watch’s ECG (electrocardiogram) feature alerted his grandmother to an irregularity in her heartbeat, and urged her to seek immediate medical attention.

In a post on And I still can’t believe it that he’s getting the care he needs.” His post quickly gained attention, garnering over 2.2 million views, with many users sharing similar stories of how the Apple Watch’s health-tracking features have saved lives.

One user commented, “I had a similar experience with my mom’s Apple Watch detecting her AFib. The first test at the hospital showed nothing, but the ER doctor insisted on further testing because of the watch alert.” Sure enough, it was AFib, and because of early detection he is alive.”

Another user shared a story of how an iPhone’s emergency SOS feature saved a friend’s life after a car accident, demonstrating the impact of Apple’s health and safety technology.

The Apple Watch, known for its advanced health-monitoring features, goes far beyond just tracking steps or sleep. Its ECG app allows users to take an electrocardiogram straight from their wrist, potentially identifying serious heart conditions like AFib. Over the past few years, there have been several cases of people crediting the watch for detecting conditions such as low heart rate, high heart rate and even life-threatening falls, automatically triggering emergency alerts. Are.

In addition to heart-related features, Apple is expanding its health and safety ecosystem with new functionalities like fall detection, blood oxygen monitoring, and emergency satellite communications.