Hi everyone,
I want to share a rather unexpected journey that began on a typical late-night binge-watching session–an evening that, unbeknownst to me, would fundamentally change my understanding of my health. I had been using the RSTED Smart Health Ring for just over a week, exploring its features but not yet fully appreciating its capabilities. It was just past 8 o’clock, and there I was, curled up on the couch watching Netflix, when my phone sent a gentle buzz.
The notification came from the COLMI Fit app, a feature of the ring, and what it revealed was startling. The app reported that I had an abnormal heartbeat. I didn’t think much of it. After all, I felt fine and assumed the sensor made a mistake.
However, the notifications didn’t stop. Throughout the next couple of hours, my phone buzzed again and again, each alert echoing the same concern: irregular heartbeat detected. Compelled by a growing unease, I decided to take a closer look at the app. The COLMI Fit app offered a detailed view of my heart rate over, not just tonight, but the past week. Instances and patterns of unusual peaks and dips became apparent, mostly occurring late at night but sometimes during the day when I was under stress or had just finished exercising. On top of that, my countless internet searches led me to a range of possibilities, from benign anomalies to more serious conditions.
The next morning, I called my doctor’s office as soon as it opened. I explained the situation and shared the data from the COLMI Fit app. The receptionist sensed the urgency in my voice and scheduled me for an ECG (a test to record the electrical signals in the heart and check the heartbeat) and a follow-up appointment later that day.
After the testing, I finally met with the doctor. It turned out that the ECG revealed that I had Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often rapidly, increasing my risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. My doctor explained how fortunate we were to catch this early. AFib is often called the “silent killer” because many do not recognize its signs until it’s too late. She was genuinely impressed with the capabilities of the RSTED Smart Health Ring and the COLMI Fit app’s ability to monitor and record such detailed health data.
“This is a perfect example of how modern technology can aid in early diagnosis and potentially save lives,” she commented.
Reflecting on the events that led to this discovery, I felt a mix of emotions–surprise, relief, and immense gratitude towards the technology at my fingertips. Had it not been for the persistent alerts from my health ring, I might have continued unaware of my condition and who knows what may have happened to me in the future. From that day forward, I became a staunch advocate for using smart health tracking technology. I greatly appreciate what the RSTED Smart Health Ring has done for me and remain thankful to the developers and engineers who design these sophisticated health monitoring tools.