Apple Watch Series 8 Detected AFib While Device Was Strapped to Owner’s Mom, Which Alerted the Family to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
The original owner of the watch, Jason, informed 9to5Mac that his parents were going away for the weekend, but he received a call informing him that his mother was not feeling well. After strapping the Apple Watch Series 8 to the mother’s wrist and running an ECG, it was found that she had AFib (atrial fibrillation), an irregular heart rhythm that can be fatal if left undetected. James states that a normal checkup was performed on his mother, with nothing unusual to report.
— Jason Smith (@JasSmiths) September 20, 2022 However, when he attached his shiny new wearable, the real story unfolded, and it must have been a scary revelation to the family because, as we mentioned above, the condition is fatal. Later, Jason and his parents headed to the nearest emergency room, where officials confirmed that the mother was experiencing AFib. Jason’s mother was treated later and made a full recovery with the help of some rest medicines. Jason later thanked Apple, Tim Cook, and Phil Schiller on Twitter (tweet shown above) on the Apple Watch Series 8 saving his mother’s life, and that he recommends anyone and everyone to purchase the wearable since it is not just helpful, but essential in various situations. News Source: 9to5Mac
