Summary
A journalist named Stephen Pollard wrote about how his Apple Watch alerted him to a serious health issue he didn't know about. Pollard experienced a high heart rate, which his Apple Watch detected, leading to the discovery that he was taking incompatible medications.
Key Facts
- Stephen Pollard is a journalist who noticed a severe cough and nausea after taking medication.
- He is on a chemotherapy medication for leukemia.
- His doctor gave him an antibiotic, which should not be mixed with his chemotherapy pill.
- Pollard's Apple Watch alerted him to an unusually high heart rate of over 120bpm.
- This alert prompted Pollard to contact his doctor urgently.
- The doctor confirmed the medication interaction and managed the situation.
- Pollard's condition improved, and his chemotherapy treatment was not affected.
- Pollard shared his experience to highlight the potential life-saving technology of smartwatches.
