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Apple Watch Saves Life After Sudden Collapse
30 Jul
Summary
- Apple Watch detected a fall and automatically alerted emergency services.
- The man was found to have blood clots in his lungs after hospitalization.
- His daughters gifted him the smartwatch that ultimately saved him.
A man in Cincinnati, Ohio, owes his life to his Apple Watch after a sudden medical emergency left him collapsed outside his home. Mohammad Islam was alone when he fell and lost consciousness, unable to move upon regaining awareness. His Apple Watch, a gift from his daughters, detected the serious fall.
Recognizing that Islam was unresponsive and immobile, the smartwatch automatically initiated a call to emergency services. This lifesaving feature alerted paramedics who arrived swiftly at his location. Doctors subsequently diagnosed him with blood clots in his lungs, attributing his timely treatment to the rapid response facilitated by his wearable device.
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