Apple has shared a short video telling the story of how the Apple Watch saved the life of a woman by alerting her about an abnormal heart rate.
When Amanda’s Apple Watch flagged changes in her resting heart rate and overnight vitals, she saw her GP. Doctors uncovered a rare, aggressive cancer and began life-saving treatment just in time. Learn more about Apple Watch heart rate notifications at https://apple.co/4cnleD2
In 2024, Amanda began receiving alerts from her Apple Watch about an abnormal heart rate. There had been changes to her resting heart rate and her overnight vitals. The alert spurred her to visit her doctor.
She ended up being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, which is an aggressive cancer. Thanks to prompt treatment, she is currently in remission.
“I absolutely believe that if it wasn’t for my Apple Watch, I wouldn’t be talking to you,” she said.
The Apple Watch regularly monitors the wearer’s heart rate, sending alerts when a high heart rate is detected during rest. The Watch can also detect low heart rates and irregular heart rhythms, while the Apple Watch’s ECG app can detect atrial fibrillation.
To learn more about Apple Watch heart rate notifications, visit the Apple Watch website.
