Firefighter credits Apple Watch for live-saving intervention

A fit professional firefighter is crediting his Apple Watch for helping to save his life when he suffered a heart attack after playing road hockey with his son.

An Apple Watch on the wrist displaying heart rate of 102 BPM, an EKG graph, elapsed time of 23 seconds, and note about heart attack detection limitations.
While the Apple Watch cannot diagnose a heart attack, its warnings should encourage seeking medical attention.

During the game, Travis Chalmers of Elmsdale, Nova Scotia said he suddenly felt a “warm sensation” in his chest, along with a splitting headache. At first, he thought it was a flu or cold coming on and “shrugged it off,” he said.

“About a half hour later, I’m laying down with my daughter and my heart rate is still beating out of my chest,” he told Canada’s Global News. He then glanced at his Apple Watch, which told him he was experiencing atrial fibrillation.

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