And the Apple Watch Series 4 ECG may have saved at least a lifetime

We have already seen several stories of people saved by the resources of Apple Watch and the arrival of the electrocardiogram reader a few days ago, with watchOS 5.1. 2 in United States, tends to make these stories even more common. I just did not think we would have an example to give so quickly.

The report was posted on Reddit by the user edentel . He says that shortly after upgrading his Apple Watch, he had an ECG and had atrial fibrillation. He found it strange and, of course, repeated his self-examination; same result.

"Bah, a firmware with problems," he thought, concluding then that "this clock is null". Resolved, then pbad the Apple Watch to his wife's arm. ECG response: normal (more than once). Back to his arm, again revealing AFib.

With this he resolved – always wary – to jump into the medical emergency (and, with a report from Afib, even pbading in front of the appointments line). After examining the ECG on the monitor, the nurse asked her to wait for a doctor.

Here is what the doctor told him:

You should buy Apple stock. It probably saved you. Last night, I read articles on novelty and I even imagined an increase in the number of patients with such cases this week.

ECG done by the hospital

ECG made by Apple Watch Series 4

With the ECG of the Apple Watch Series 4, the user in question is already treated by a cardiologist (hopefully on

There are still people who think it's a joke.

via AppleInsider