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Basketball’s legend credits Apple Watch’s persistence for making him see a heart doctor

It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.

An Apple Watch displaying health monitoring
Apple Watch health monitoring

The heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped people such as authors learn that they have atrial fibrillation. Now it was athlete, basketball star, and commentator Sean Elliott who got the notification — and ignored it.

According to San Antonio TV station KSAT, Elliott paid no attention to his Apple Watch because he had no recognizable symptoms.

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