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  • Doctor credits Apple Watch for saving his life

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    spheric said:
    amarkap said:
    I don't mean to take away from the positive message of this story and I love my Apple Watch as much as the next person.  But in this case, I'm sure I would say it was the Apple Watch that saved this person's life.  Truth be told, he could have done the same with any at-home portable ECG device.  To be honest, I would say that fact that he was an anesthesiologist and his medical knowledge probably saved his life more than anything else.
    Agreed - to a point. What saved him was actually having an "at-home portable ECG device" when it was happening. 

    I don't know anybody who has an at-home portable ECG device sitting in the medicine cabinet.
    Yes, you are right...while it is happening.  You and other's have kindly explained it to me and now I understand the awesomeness of the Apple Watch and this feature and how it saved the Dr. life.  As far as ECG equipment, I did a quick Google for Portable At-Home ECG devices and it seems like they were sold online.  Right, wrong, good, bad...I am not sure but like you and other's have said, it would have been of no use when it wasn't happening.  So thank you for the reply.  I understand more now.
    sphericraoulduke42viclauyycTRAGDetnatorsvanstrom

  • Doctor credits Apple Watch for saving his life

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    chaicka said:

    amarkap said:
    I don't mean to take away from the positive message of this story and I love my Apple Watch as much as the next person.  But in this case, I'm sure I would say it was the Apple Watch that saved this person's life.  Truth be told, he could have done the same with any at-home portable ECG device.  To be honest, I would say that fact that he was an anesthesiologist and his medical knowledge probably saved his life more than anything else.

    Anyway, it is still a positive story and I'm happy he is on the road to good health...and no doubt the Apple Watch is an incredible device whose application far exceeds that of just setting alarms and knowing the time. 
    I think you may have overlook a key point - "during a workout, an ECG is perform" at that exact moment in time. This is extremely useful and important. I have close buddy who suffered heart issue and went through surgery after months of inability for the doctors to diagnose what's wrong. It took the 5th attack of heavy heart pondering symptom which he was finally able to reach A&E within 15-20 mins while the symptom was still occurring for the medical team to finally pick up what is happening and acknowledge there is indeed a serious problem. He went for the first surgery within a short timeframe, and 1-2 months later, a second surgery (cause the doctor worries if his body can take both surgeries done at one go). Unfortunately, this happened before Watch Series 4 was even announced/available, and he was having Watch Series 3 back then.

    To summarise, ECG is mostly only useful when done during symptom happens. This seems to be pretty common knowledge with doctors I have spoken to. Often than not, ECG done during normal times usually do not pick up many of the heart problems/diseases that ain't  having persistent/constant symptom.
    Wow...that was really helpful and informative.  Indeed, I lacked this knowledge when I made the post.  Thank you for taking the time to explain to me.
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  • Satechi launches compact wireless USB-C charger for AirPods

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    MrUNIMOG said:
    I can't imagine what the benefit would be to have a wireless charger like that. Just a short USB-C to Lightning cable seems way more practical than this.

    That's not to say I wasn't seeing the benefits of wireless charging in general. Having a stationary mat somewhere so you can just drop your AirPods, iPhone or whatever on absolutely makes sense. But this? I don't get it.
    I don't get it either.  Will probably make a good Xmas gift for someone just because you have to get them something...but otherwise I see no benefit of this.  That is not to say I wouldn't be thankful if someone gave it to me as a gift! :-)
    drdavidrazorpitwatto_cobra

  • Apple debuts $249 AirPods Pro with active noise cancellation

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    randominternetperson said:
    Has anyone mentioned the free engraving if you buy directly from Apple?  I don't remember seeing that for an Apple product since the early iPods.  Nice touch.

    I think I will put my Phone Number engraved on it.  If it gets lost or misplaced...then someone has a way to contact me.  Maybe this is a good idea or maybe it is not...but seems like a good thing for me to do.  Yes, a nice touch I agree.

    Thanks,
    AppleExposedGeorgeBMaclolliver

  • Apple TV+ review: 'See' is no 'Game of Thrones'

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    seanismorris said:
    It helps when you base a story (TV series) on a well known and liked book.  

    Apple...there’s thousands of them out there.  Pick one!
    I think I read somewhere that Apple is doing a show on Issac Asimov's Foundation series?  That will be a good one.  Sorry can't fact-check my own post...but I believe I did read that.  Excited.
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