Fitbit helped me

[Grandmacox]

Thank You. My Son-in-Law is safe now with a pacemaker thanks to his Fitbit. He hadn’t been feeling well for some time. And dr didn’t know why. While working out one day checked his heart rate.  Not high enough so went back to check. Found his heart rate was falling into 30-40 range at times. Thank you so much. If he didn’t have that info he could have died. He is only in his 30’s  works out and runs. Marie C

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity.

[MrMarv]

@Grandmacox - 

I am so happy for you.

I also have a similar story, not that my Alta HR saved me, but with us suspecting that I had an issue after an attack of viral pneumonia, my wife got the device and I used it to make sure I stayed out of trouble heart rate wise until all of the tests were over which showed the virus attacked my heart and I had a Left Bundle Branch blockage, a dilated left ventricle and an Ejection Fraction of about 20%. 55% is ok 35% is worrisome and 20% is just "take it easy until we can schedule an operating suite".

Now I use it to monitor the performance of my CRT-D - for those who don't know, it is a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator. Or, in layman terms, a pacemaker/defibrillator combo pack.

It is calming to know that my heart rate doesn't climb nearly as fast as before and recovers from 120 to 80 in 30 seconds when it used to take nearly two minutes.

And I can play with my 18 month old Grandson anytime I want. That is the important thing, as I'm sure you know.

Once again, I am happy for you and your Son-in-Law - and by extension, your Daughter.

Welcome back from the deep and welcome to the boards.

[Grandmacox]

I’m glad it has helped others too. I wonder how many others?

[AndreaFitbit]

It's nice to see you in the Fitbit Community @Grandmacox and @MrMarv! 

@Grandmacox, thank you for sharing your Son-in-law's story. It's great to see what we think is a little device can do. Basically it saved his life. I'm glad to hear that you are able to share this with other people. And glad for your daughter too.

@MrMarv, wow! You have a great story too! Fitbit devices can really save lives!  

I'm so glad that you're now able to play with your grandson anytime. Children are so cute and spending quality time with them it's really rewarding.

I hope some other users could share their stories with us too.

Please come to the community again. See you around!

[Colbywendy]

Yesterday my father was mowing the lawn and dropped to the ground with dizziness, we checked his blood sugar it was fine, checked the Fitbit and his heart rate was 35!!!  This is the ONLY reason he went to the hospital, without that Fitbit showing him data he probably would have just chalked it up to feeling crappy, an hour later he was having s pacemaker fed into his heart from his neck.  He is in surgery now for the pacemaker/defib.  Thank Fitbit! 

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome to the Forums @Colbywendy. Thank you for sharing this with us! I´m so glad that your father checked his Fitbit and went to the hospital on time. I hope he gets better soon. 

Keep on visiting our community!