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Smartwatch AFib alert sends dad to ER before surgery
Original: Smartwatch AFib alert sends dad to ER before heart surgery
A father went to the emergency room after his smartwatch flagged an irregular heartbeat consistent with atrial fibrillation, and doctors reportedly found a heart problem serious enough that he needed surgery shortly afterward. The story highlights how wearable heart-monitoring alerts can catch serious cardiac conditions before symptoms become obvious, prompting timely treatment.
Why now: Stories of wearables detecting life-threatening heart conditions resonate widely and raise interest in smartwatch health features.
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