摘要 |
<p>A device for identifying if a patient is at an increased risk of myocardial infarction in the near future is arranged to detect, record and analyse the usage of a medication delivery means for delivering a dose of medication for the relief of angina, such as glyceryl trinitrate (GTN). The medication delivery means may be a spray unit which is actuatable to deliver a dose of medication or a dispensor of solid units of medication. The device detects an increase in the usage indicative of an increased risk of myocardial infarction. Such detection may be used to warn the patient to seek medical attention and for preventive treatment.</p> |