Tim Cook Shares Lifesaving Apple Watch Story After Teen Goes Into Kidney Failure

[npmacuser5]

So is there something unique about this situation because an Apple device was involved? I ask in all seriousness, as a recent cardiac situation (and follow up surgery) has me wondering as to whether or not a wearable device of some kind would attune me to the secret language of my cardio-pulmonary system in a way I can't get outside of a doctor's office. If the answer is yes, then I will consider purchasing a wearable device at all, and specifically this one.

FWIW, my cardiologist has not endorsed, advised or approved use of any device as a warning system; this consideration is on my own.

Yes, with why not. Nice watch, gives you notifications, nice alarms, tracks your daily and workout activity, nice calendar, weather, remote for camera and TV other devices, plays tunes, a very long useful list. At No extra cost to you, an excellent Health App, tracks historically, heart rate, resting rate, walking average, workout, breathe, elevated heart rate, plus things like blood pressure with a device that works with the Health App. All kept in a database that can be shared by you. Even better then Mom, makes sure you breathe, and get off your backside hourly, rats on you when you do not meet your activity goals. You get the idea. FYI my Doctor likes to see the trend over a period of time. All the above displayed daily, weekly, monthly, yearly by just wearing the watch. The data impressive from a simple to use device, a watch. Why not, the only downside I can see, if one gets upset with the data. Then maybe not for them. Apple has done an excellent job with the Watch. Tip, buy from Costco, get 90 days to try it out.

 

[jbizzybeetle]

So is there something unique about this situation because an Apple device was involved? I ask in all seriousness, as a recent cardiac situation (and follow up surgery) has me wondering as to whether or not a wearable device of some kind would attune me to the secret language of my cardio-pulmonary system in a way I can't get outside of a doctor's office. If the answer is yes, then I will consider purchasing a wearable device at all, and specifically this one.

FWIW, my cardiologist has not endorsed, advised or approved use of any device as a warning system; this consideration is on my own.

Unless you are a Siamese twin with ur dr, a wearable device will be with you more often.

 

[WeBee3D]

I'd buy this watch just for this reason, also would be great if it were able to read reliable oxygen levels, like a pulse oximeter and collect & send heart/o2 data to healthcare providers automatically. This would be of great benefit to many people.