Fitness enthusiast CEO suffers heart attack on daily run in UK, Apple watch saved his life

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Also Read: Can air pollution lead to cancer? Experts explore the link Paul Wapham, CEO of Hockey Wales, was on his regular morning run when he was struck by a sudden, “massive chest pain". The pain was so unbearable, that he was not even able to walk or sit at a comfortable place. Somehow, he managed to use his Apple device to call his wife, Laura.

Within minutes, Laura rushed him to the hospital. During the treatment, it was revealed that Wapham had suffered a heart attack and one of his arteries was completely blocked. Also Read: Did Vladimir Putin suffer a heart attack? Kremlin says...

Without wasting any time, doctors performed an emergency angioplasty to unclog his blocked artery. Additionally, a stent was inserted to keep the artery open and prevent future blockages. Also Read: Class 9 student in Lucknow dies of suspected heart attack in school However, Wapham's condition aggravated after he developed pulmonary edema, a condition characterized by fluid buildup in the lungs.

After being admitted to the hospital for more than six days, Wapham was finally discharged from the hospital. Now, he is undergoing ongoing rehabilitation, reported Wales Online. Wapham also praised the hospital staff for taking care of him with utmost professionalism.

“It was pretty tense for a couple of hours. It’s reassuring to know that when you need the emergency department, the staff are there for you. The staff there were just awesome, and I just want to say a big thank you to all of them," he told Wales Online.