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Pregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her baby

A California pediatric cardiologist says she had an emergency C-section to save her and her unborn baby’s life after an Apple Watch alerted her to her undiagnosed heart problems.

Smartwatch displaying 76 BPM heart rate, 22 seconds countdown, electrocardiogram graph, and suggestion to rest arms on table or legs. Beige watchband visible.
Apple Watch Series 4 added the EKG feature

Apple Watch has saved the life of tech pioneers and even Peloton exercise staff, but now it’s also saved pregnant women and their children. And it’s all because Apple Watch owners are more aware of their health, plus they bring so much useful data to their doctors.

According to ABC 10 News San Diego, pediatric cardiologist Rachel Manalo says that when she was pregnant in 2022, she felt her heart racing. At only 18 weeks pregnant, it began to happen increasingly often.

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