There are a number of references to the life-saving capabilities of the Apple Watch. From the fall detection architecture to the health and wellness notification system, the device continues to perform well as a lifesaver. A 29-year-old Cincinnati woman was the last person reported to have been rescued by a smartwatch. This woman, Kimmy Watkins, believes the Apple Watch saved her life because it helped doctors detect a serious blood clot in her lungs.

The woman hopes her story will convince others to consider using technology to improve their health and wellness. She says the Apple Watch could be good for health. She was able to discover that she had a blood clotting disorder that had never occurred before the event. Apple Watch can measure your heart rate for 24 hours and detect irregular rhythms while the user is sleeping. If the heart rate increases during rest, the smartwatch can trigger an alert for the user.

Watkins awoke from his slumber with the Apple Watch’s 178 heart rate reports per minute. He later sought medical attention, where he was told he had a condition called a saddle-shaped pulmonary embolism.

The disease restricts blood flow to both lungs and a 50% mortality rate from the disease is reported. Watkins was able to cure and is glad that his smartwatch didn’t disturb his sleep that day. He believes the result could have been fatal if he hadn’t worn the smartwatch.