How one notification and a sudden vibration saved life of this 26-year-old MP man

A 26-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh credits his Apple Watch for saving his life after it alerted him to a dangerously high heart rate.

A 26-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh credits his Apple Watch for saving his life after the device alerted him to an abnormally high heart rate just moments before he was due to board a train home.

Madhya Pradesh man credits Apple Watch for saving his life after heart rate alert. (Pexels)

By Ayushmann Chawla

Ayushmann Chawla is the Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times. A seasoned tech journalist with years of experience working for some of the industry’s leading media organizations, his articles can also be read on Live Mint. His passion extends beyond journalism—he’s a dedicated automobile enthusiast, always ready to explore the latest in car technology and design. A self-confessed gadget lover, Ayushmann finds joy in testing new devices and sharing his findings with his audience. Instagram: ayushmannchawla

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According to a report by The Indian Express, Sahil, a rice manufacturer from Nainpur, was in Jabalpur for a business meeting. After work, he decided to catch a movie before his evening train. As the movie neared its end, his Apple Watch Series 9 began vibrating repeatedly, displaying a warning that his heart rate had remained above 150 beats per minute for more than 15 minutes, despite him being seated.

“At first, I ignored it,” Sahil said. “But then I realised I wasn’t doing anything physically, yet my heart rate was so high. That’s when I got concerned.”

Instead of boarding his scheduled 7.30 pm train, Sahil visited a nearby doctor. He also ran an ECG using his Apple Watch, which appeared normal, but the doctor advised a full check-up. The hospital results revealed a blood pressure level of 180/120, considered dangerously high and potentially life-threatening.

“The doctor told me if I had taken that train, I could have had a stroke or brain haemorrhage,” Sahil recalled. He was admitted immediately for treatment and kept under observation.

Sahil now believes his Apple Watch was instrumental in saving his life. “The Apple Watch actually saved me,” he said. “I’ve started taking my health seriously, no more junk food, and I try to rest properly now.”

His family, still shaken by the close call, has encouraged him to continue using the device. Sahil, who recently got married, now plans to buy Apple Watches for his family members, given their history of heart-related issues.

Doctors say his case underscores the growing role of wearable technology in early detection of health risks. For Sahil, that single vibration on his wrist turned out to be more than a simple alert, it was a lifesaving warning.