There have been several stories of the lifesaving capability of the Apple Watch, especially in the United States and Europe. Yet another story has now been logged for the Apple Watch – and it happened in India. The incident which was related to a dentist drew appreciation from the man’s family, as well as an exciting and rare response from Apple CEO Tim Cook.
The fall detection feature in the Apple Watch has proved to be a revolutionary feature on the device that is proving critical in saving the lives of users of the smartwatch. But other features are also proving their relevance as potential lifesavers.
In the case of the Indian dentist, it was the ECG function that helped to save the man. A dentist in Haryana, India, named Nitesh Chopra was reported to have felt discomfort in his chest which led him to deploy the ECG function in his Apple Watch Series 6. The results of the ECG scan led Nitesh to consult a doctor. The subsequent medical analysis revealed that Nitesh had a blocked artery. He subsequently underwent treatment for the life-threatening condition. Interestingly, the ECG conducted by the health facility showed a strikingly similar result from that of the Apple Watch.
Early detection of such potentially life-threatening conditions is critical in the eventual treatment and recovery of patients, and Nitesh is thankful to Apple for the help his Apple Watch provided at an early stage of the health condition. The dentist, according to the reports, said he initially used his Apple Watch as a fashion accessory and he could not imagine that one day it will save his life. After the incident, Nitesh’s wife, Neha sent a thank you email to Apple CEO Tim Cook for saving her husband’s life. Cook responded by expressing his happiness that the couple sought clinical evaluation and received the desired care. He also thanked them for sharing their story with Apple.
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