Watch saves Lexie’s life

SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Lexie Northcott wasn’t concerned when her heart rate was consistently low, but a trip to the doctor for something else opened the door to an investigation into why. Just over a month later, Lexie has recovered from surgery where she had a pacemaker installed.

By Ash Bolt

November 30, 2020 | 4:28 PM

WHEN Lexie Northcott received an Apple Watch for her 15th birthday, no one expected the device would save her life.

As a fit and sporty teenager who “will play anything”, Lexie was never concerned when the watch’s heart rate monitor would occasionally alert her that her heart rate was low.