Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090042228 | NT-PROANP AND NT-PROBNP FOR DIAGNOSING CARDIAC DISEASES - Described are methods for diagnosing a cardiac disease, particularly an acute cardiac event, in a patient presenting with symptoms of acute cardiac decompensation, comprising the steps of (a) measuring, typically in vitro, the level of NT-proBNP (N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide) or a variant thereof in a sample from the patient, (b) measuring, typically in vitro, the level of NIT-proANP (N-terminal atrial natriuretic peptide) or a variant thereof in a sample from the patient, (c) combining the information of the measured levels of NT-proANP and NT-proBNP, wherein an increased level of NT-proANP in presence of a non-increased or weakly increased level of NT-proBNP indicates the presence of an acute cardiac event, or wherein an increased level of NT-proANP in presence of a highly increased level of NT-proBNP indicates the presence of a chronic cardiac disease. The methods also allow distinguishing an acute cardiac event from decompensation of a chronic cardiac disease. Described also are corresponding kits and to methods of treatment of cardiac diseases. | 02-12-2009 |
20090047697 | NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES AND PLACENTA GROWTH FACTOR LEVELS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method for determining a risk whether an individual will suffer from a cardiovascular adverse event as a consequence of cardiac stress testing, comprising the steps of (a) measuring, preferably in vitro, the level of placenta growth factor, wherein (b) if the level of the placenta growth factor is at least increased, then the individual is at least at risk of suffering from an adverse event as a consequence of cardiac stress testing. In a further embodiment, additionally another marker is measured, particularly a natriuretic peptide, most particularly NT-proBNP. The present invention allows to stratify patients according to the environment and conditions under which cardiac stress testing should be carried out. | 02-19-2009 |
20090081702 | DISCRIMINATON OF CARDIAC DYSFUNCTION IN PREGNANT FEMALES - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing if a pregnant woman suffers from a cardiac dysfunction, comprising the steps of a) measuring the level of a natriuretic peptide in a sample b) measuring the level of placental growth factor and/or sFlt-1 or a variant thereof in a sample, wherein an increased level of a natriuretic peptide and a decreased level of placental growth factor and/or an increased level of sFlt-1 or a variant thereof indicates the presence of a placenta-associated cardiac dysfunction, and wherein an increased level of a natriuretic peptide and a not decreased level of placental growth factor and/or a not increased level of sFlt-1 or a variant thereof indicates the presence of a cardiac dysfunction related to heart disease. The present invention also relates to an array, to an immunological rapid test, to the use of corresponding kits, and to methods for a decision support for the possible treatment of a pregnant woman suffering from a cardiac dysfunction. | 03-26-2009 |
20090081719 | BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS FOR ACUTE PULMONARY EMBOLISM - The present invention relates to a method of differentiating between a singular and a multiple lung embolism in a subject suspected to suffer from acute lung embolism comprising determining the amount of NT-proBNP in a sample of a subject suspected to suffer from acute lung embolism and comparing the amount to a reference amount. Further, the present invention also relates to a method of differentiating between acute and chronic lung embolism in a subject comprising determining the amount of NT-proANP at a first and a second time point and comparing the determined amounts with each other. The present invention also encompasses devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 03-26-2009 |
20090087918 | DIFFERENTIATION OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC MYOCARDIAL NECROSIS IN SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing an acute cardiovascular event comprising the steps of determining the amount of a cardiac troponin in a sample of a subject, determining the amount of a natriuretic peptide in a sample of said subject and diagnosing an acute cardiovascular event by comparing the amounts determined in the previous steps with reference amounts. Moreover, the present invention encompasses a method for differentiating between an acute cardiovascular event and chronic heart failure comprising the steps of determining the amount of a cardiac troponin in a sample of a subject, determining the amount of a natriuretic peptide in a sample of said subject and differentiating between an acute cardiovascular event and chronic heart failure by comparing the amounts determined in the previous steps with reference amounts. Also comprised by the present invention are devices and kits for carrying out such methods. | 04-02-2009 |
20090111138 | Means and methods for the differentiation of cardiac and pulmonary causes of shortness of breath - The present invention relates to a method for differentiating in a subject suffering from chronic shortness of breath (dyspnea) between (i) a pulmonary disease, (ii) a cardiovascular complication, (iii) a cardiovascular complication accompanied by a pulmonary disease and (iv) dyspnea without cardiovascular or pulmonary causes. The method comprises the steps of determining an amount of a pulmonary surfactant protein in a sample of a subject, determining an amount of a natriuretic peptide in a sample of said subject, and differentiating between (i) a pulmonary disease, (ii) a cardiovascular complication, (iii) a cardiovascular complication accompanied by a pulmonary disease and (iv) chronic dyspnea without cardiovascular or pulmonary causes by comparing the amount determined in a) and the amount determined in b) with a reference amount for each. The present invention further provides a device and a kit for carrying out the inventive methods. | 04-30-2009 |
20100075429 | DIAGNOSTIC MEANS AND METHODS USING TROPONIN T AND NT-PROBNP - The present invention relates to diagnostic means and methods. Specifically, the present invention encompasses a method of diagnosing the cause of cardiac necrosis in a subject comprising determining the amount of a cardiac troponin and the amount of a BNP-type peptide in a sample from a subject suffering from cardiac necrosis and comparing the amount of the cardiac troponin and the amount of the BNP-type peptide to reference amounts, whereby the cause of the cardiac necrosis is to be diagnosed. The present invention further relates to a method of determining whether a subject suffering from cardiac necrosis is susceptible for a therapy against initial heart failure and to a method for determining whether a subject suffering from cardiac necrosis is susceptible for a therapy against coronary heart disease. Also encompassed are diagnostic uses, devices, and kits. | 03-25-2010 |
20100081164 | BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS FOR ACUTE PULMONARY EMBOLISM - The present invention relates to a method of differentiating between a singular and a multiple lung embolism in a subject suspected to suffer from acute lung embolism comprising determining the amount of NT-proBNP in a sample of a subject suspected to suffer from acute lung embolism and comparing the amount to a reference amount. Further, the present invention also relates to a method of differentiating between acute and chronic lung embolism in a subject comprising determining the amount of NT-proANP at a first and a second time point and comparing the determined amounts with each other. The present invention also encompasses devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 04-01-2010 |
20100086946 | PLGF, FLT1 AND ENDOGLIN FOR DIAGNOSING ANGIOGENIC STATUS IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE - Described are methods for diagnosing the angiogenic status of a subject suffering from coronary heart disease comprising determining the amounts of placental growth factor or a variant thereof, endoglin or a variant thereof and soluble FLT1 or a variant thereof in a sample of a subject suffering from coronary heart disease and comparing the amounts determined with reference amounts, whereby the angiogenic status is diagnosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods | 04-08-2010 |
20100159491 | H-FABP AS EARLY PREDICTOR OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing myocardial infarction in a subject who suffers from acute coronary syndrome and has a cardiac troponin level which is detectable but lower than the level that is considered as being indicative for a myocardial infarction. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to cardiac intervention, wherein the subject suffers from acute coronary syndrome and has a cardiac troponin level which is detectable but lower than a level that is considered as being indicative for a myocardial infarction. The methods of the present invention are based on the determination of H-FABP and, optionally, myoglobin in a sample of the subject and comparing the amount of H-FABP and, optionally, myoglobin to reference amounts. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159608 | ASSESSING HEART FAILURE IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATIN USING GDF-15 AND NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES - The present invention is concerned with methods and devices for medical diagnosis. Specifically, it relates to a method of diagnosing heart failure in a subject exhibiting atrial fibrillation, the method comprising determining the amount of GDF-15 in a sample of the subject and comparing the amount of GDF-15 with a suitable reference amount whereby heart failure is to be diagnosed. Moreover, the present invention relates to a diagnostic device and a kit for carrying out the aforementioned method. | 06-24-2010 |
20100167331 | ASSESSING RISK OF CARDIAC INTERVENTION IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM STABLE CORONARY HEART DISEASE BASED ON GDF-15 - Described is a method for diagnosing whether a percutaneous cardiac intervention (PCI) in a subject suffering from a stable coronary heart disease was successful, the method comprising determining the amount of GDF-15 in a first sample of the subject which has been obtained after PCI and comparing the determined amount of GDF-15 with a reference amount of GDF-15 which is determined in a second sample of the subject suffering from a stable coronary heart disease obtained prior to PCI, whereby it is diagnosed whether PCI was successful. The invention also relates to the use of means for determining the amount of GDF-15 and, preferably, a natriuretic peptide and/or a cardiac troponin for the preparation of a diagnostic composition for diagnosing whether a PCI in a subject suffering from a stable coronary heart disease was successful. | 07-01-2010 |
20100203571 | BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS FOR ACUTE PULMONARY EMBOLISM - The present invention relates to a method of differentiating between a singular and a multiple lung embolism in a subject suspected to suffer from acute lung embolism comprising determining the amount of NT-proBNP in a sample of a subject suspected to suffer from acute lung embolism and comparing the amount to a reference amount. Further, the present invention also relates to a method of differentiating between acute and chronic lung embolism in a subject comprising determining the amount of NT-proANP at a first and a second time point and comparing the determined amounts with each other. The present invention also encompasses devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 08-12-2010 |
20100248288 | DIFFERENTIATION OF CAUSES OF RIGHT HEART FAILURE - The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic means and methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of differentiating between pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension as the cause of right heart failure in a subject comprising determining the amounts of a natriuretic peptide, a cardiac troponin, GDF-15 and endoglin in a sample of a subject suffering from right heart failure and comparing the amounts with reference amounts, whereby it is differentiated between pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension as the cause of the right heart failure. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods of determining whether a subject suffering from right heart failure is susceptible to a therapy for pulmonary hypertension or pulmonary embolism as well as to a diagnostic device and a diagnostic kit adapted for carrying out the method of the present invention. | 09-30-2010 |
20100248377 | DETECTION OF CONTRAST MEDIUM-INDUCED NEPHROTOXICITY - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing contrast medium-induced nephrotoxicty in a subject based on comparing the amount of urotensin II and/or adiponectin in a sample of the subject obtained after administration of the contrast medium to the amount of urotensin II and/or adiponectin in a sample of the subject prior to administration of the contrast medium. Further encompassed by the present invention are a kit and a device for carrying out the method of the present invention. | 09-30-2010 |
20100273268 | DETERMINING ATHEROSCLEROTIC LOAD USING PLACENTAL GROWTH FACTOR - Disclosed are diagnostic methods relating to atherosclerosis. Specifically, methods are disclosed for diagnosing the arteriosclerotic load of a subject comprising determining the amount of PlGF in a sample of a subject and calculating the ratio of the determined amount and the upper limit of normal for PlGF, wherein a ratio of 1 indicates a normal arteriosclerotic load, a ratio less than 1 indicates a reduced arteriosclerotic load and a ratio larger than 1 indicates an increased arteriosclerotic load. The present invention also contemplates a method for identifying a subject in need of prevention or therapy of arteriosclerosis. Further, devices and kits are disclosed for carrying out the methods. | 10-28-2010 |
20100285491 | USE OF IGFBP-7 IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to a method for assessing heart failure in vitro comprising the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker IGFBP-7, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for IGFBP-7 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of IGFBP-7 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising IGFBP-7 and a kit for measuring IGFBP-7. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285492 | USE OF SLIM-1 IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to a method for assessing heart failure in vitro comprising the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker SLIM-1, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for SLIM-1 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of SLIM-1 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising SLIM-1 and a kit for measuring SLIM-1. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285595 | MYOGLOBIN AS EARLY PREDICTOR OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing myocardial infarction in a subject who suffers from acute coronary syndrome and has a cardiac troponin level, which is detectable, but lower than the level that is considered as being indicative for a myocardial infarction. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to cardiac intervention, wherein the subject suffers from acute coronary syndrome and has a cardiac troponin level which is detectable, but lower than a level that is considered as being indicative for a myocardial infarction. The methods of the present invention are based on the determination of myoglobin and, optionally, Heart-type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) in a sample of said subject and comparing the amount of myoglobin and, optionally, H-FABP to reference amounts. Also comprised by the present invention are kits or devices to carry out the methods of the present invention. | 11-11-2010 |
20110027819 | USE OF SFRP-3 IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - Disclosed is a method for assessing heart failure in vitro including the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker SFRP-3, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for SFRP-3 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of SFRP-3 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising SFRP-3 and a kit for measuring SFRP-3. | 02-03-2011 |
20110033886 | GDF-15 AS BIOMARKER IN TYPE 1 DIABETES - The present invention relates to a method of predicting if a diabetes type 1 patient will suffer from one or more complications selected from cardiovascular complications, terminal renal failure, and death, the method including (a) determining the amount of GDF-15 in a sample of a diabetes type 1 patient; and (b) comparing the amount of GDF-15 determined in step (a) to a reference amount and establishing a prediction. Also encompassed by the present invention are devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 02-10-2011 |
20110033941 | RISK ANALYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT METABOLIC SYNDROME - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to a metabolic syndrome related therapy based on determining the amounts of adiponectin, retinol binding protein 4, and proinsulin in a sample of a subject, and comparing the thus determined amounts to suitable reference amounts. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of developing a metabolic syndrome in an apparently healthy subject based on determining the aforementioned markers in a sample from the subject. Also encompassed by the present invention are kits and devices adapted to carry out the methods of the present invention. | 02-10-2011 |
20110033942 | PREDICTING RENAL FAILURE IN DIABETES PATIENTS BASED ON PLACENTAL GROWTH FACTOR AND SOLUBLE FLT-1 - Disclosed is a method for predicting the risk of developing renal failure or mortality for a subject suffering from diabetes mellitus. More specifically, a method is disclosed for predicting the risk of developing renal failure for a subject suffering from diabetes mellitus, the method including the steps of determining the amounts of PLGF and sFlt-1 in a sample of a subject suffering from diabetes mellitus and comparing the amounts of PLGF and sFlt-1 determined with reference amounts of PLGF and sFlt-1, whereby the risk of developing renal failure is predicted. Also disclosed are diagnostic devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 02-10-2011 |
20110053191 | METHOD FOR RISK REDUCTION IN GLYCEMIC CONTROL - Disclosed is a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to a therapy for intensive glycemic control, the subject suffering from diabetes and being in need for a therapy for intensive glycemic control, based on determining the amount of PLGF (placental growth factor) in a sample of the subject and comparing the thus determined amount to a reference amount. In a preferred embodiment, the method further includes determining at least one further marker selected from the group consisting of a cardiac troponin and a natriuretic peptide and comparing the determined amount(s) to a reference amount (amounts). Moreover, disclosed is a method for predicting the risk of an acute cardiovascular event in a subject who suffers from diabetes and is on intensive glycemic control. Further disclosed is a kit and a device adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. | 03-03-2011 |
20110059539 | L-FABP, NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES, AND CARDIAC TROPONINS IN SUBJECTS IN NEED OF CARDIAC THERAPY - Disclosed is a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to a cardiac therapy, comprising (a) determining the amounts of liver fatty acid binding protein, and at least one further polypeptide from the group of a cardiac troponin and a natriuretic peptide in at least one sample of a subject suffering from heart failure, (b) comparing the thus determined amounts to suitable reference amounts, and (c) identifying a subject being susceptible to a cardiac therapy. Also described is a device and a kit adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. Also described is the use of liver fatty acid binding protein and at least one further polypeptide from the group of a cardiac troponin and a natriuretic peptide for identifying a subject being susceptible to a cardiac therapy. | 03-10-2011 |
20110059540 | IDENTIFYING SUSCEPTIBILITY OF A SUBJECT TO CARDIAC THERAPY BASED ON DETERMINATION OF A CARDIAC TROPONIN, SCD40L, AND C-REACTIVE PROTEIN - Disclosed is a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to a cardiac therapy based on determination of a cardiac troponin T and the additional determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) or sCD40L (soluble CD40 ligand) in a sample of a subject with stable coronary heart disease and a history of an acute cardiovascular event. Also disclosed is a method for predicting the risk of mortality and/or a further acute cardiovascular event for a subject with stable coronary heart disease and a history of acute cardiovascular event based on the determination of the aforementioned markers. Further disclosed are kits and devices adapted to carry out the disclosed methods. | 03-10-2011 |
20110072892 | H-FABP AS A MARKER FOR MYOCARDIAL HIBERNATION - The present invention relates to the use of H-FABP as a marker for myocardial hibernation. Also envisaged by the present invention is the use of H-FABP and a cardiac troponin for differentiating between myocardial necrosis and myocardial hibernation. The present invention also relates to a method for diagnosing myocardial hibernation in a subject based on determining the amount of heart fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) in a sample of the subject and comparing the thus determined amount to a suitable reference amount. The method further, preferably, furthers comprises comparing the amount of a cardiac troponin in the sample, and comparing the, thus, determined amount to a reference for the cardiac troponin. | 03-31-2011 |
20110081671 | VASCULAR MARKERS IN THE REMODELING OF CARDIAC INJURY - The present invention is concerned with diagnostic means and methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing the angiogenic status of a subject suffering from myocardial infarction comprising determining the amounts of P1GF, sFLT1 and endoglin in a first sample of a subject obtained after myocardial infarction and in a second sample of the subject obtained after the first sample and comparing the amounts in the first sample with those in the second sample whereby the angiogenic status is diagnosed. The present invention also encompasses a method of determining whether a subject suffering from myocardial infarction is susceptible to a pro-angiogenic therapy. Finally, the present invention relates to a kit or a device for carrying out the method of the invention. | 04-07-2011 |
20110081725 | ASSESSMENT OF COMPLICATIONS OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES - Described is a method of predicting a risk of a diabetes type 1 patient to suffer from one or more complications selected from cardiovascular complications, terminal renal failure, and death, the method involving a) determining the amount of a cardiac troponin, preferably troponin T, in a sample of a diabetes type 1 patient; and optionally b) determining the amount of a natriuretic peptide, preferably NT-proBNP, in a sample of a diabetes type 1 patient; and c) comparing the amount of the cardiac troponin and optionally the natriuretic peptide determined in steps a) and b) to reference amounts, and establishing a prediction. Also described are devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082349 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE ARTERIOSCLEROTIC STENOSIS USING INFLAMMATORY BIOMARKERS - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing the degree of arteriosclerotic stenosis in a subject including determining the amount of CRP or LPa in a sample of the subject and comparing the determined amount to a reference whereby the degree of arteriosclerotic stenosis is determined. The present invention also contemplates a method for identifying a subject in need of prevention or therapy of arteriosclerosis. Further, devices and kits are encompassed for carrying out the methods. | 04-07-2011 |
20110107821 | MULTIMARKER PANEL FOR MONITORING PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT OVERT HEART FAILURE - The present invention relates to a method for monitoring a subject suffering from heart failure, the method involving repeatedly determining, within given time intervals, the amounts of each of the following peptide markers: NT-proANP or a variant thereof; NT-proBNP or a variant thereof; a cardiac troponin or a variant thereof; and GDF-15 or a variant thereof; in a sample from the subject; and comparing the amounts measured in each determination with reference amounts of each marker; and assessing, based on differences in determined amounts in one or more of the markers, whether the subject is stable or has undergone a change in pathophysiological state. | 05-12-2011 |
20110111527 | MULTIMARKER PANEL FOR DIFFERENTIATION OF DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY AND AS A BASIS FOR DIFFERENTIAL THERAPY - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing if a subject suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy is suffering from ischemic or non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Further, it relates to a method of determining which medication is to be applied in a subject suffering form after dilated cardiomyopathy. The method includes the steps of determining amounts of troponin, GDF-15, and an angiogenic markers selected from the group of PlGF, endoglin, and sFlt-1 in a sample from the subject and comparing the amounts determined With reference amounts. In one embodiment, the method of the invention further comprises also measuring an amount of a natriuretic peptide. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113864 | IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECTS BEING SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANTI-ANGIOGENESIS THERAPY - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to anti-angiogenesis therapy based in determining the amount of a cardiac troponin in a sample of the subject and comparing the amount to a suitable reference amount. Also encompassed by the present invention are kits and devices adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. | 05-19-2011 |
20110113865 | USING CARDIAC TROPONIN FOR MONITORING ANTI-ANGIOGENESIS THERAPY - The present invention relates to a method for monitoring subjects being on anti-angiogenesis therapy based on determining the amount of a cardiac troponin in a first and second sample of a subject and comparing the amount in the first sample with the second sample. Thereby, it can be assessed whether a subject is susceptible to a continuation of the therapy or not. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of a cardiovascular event as a consequence of anti-angiogenesis therapy. Also encompassed by the present invention are kits and devices adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. | 05-19-2011 |
20110159600 | NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES AND ADIPONECTIN IN SUBJECTS WITH A METABOLIC SYNDROME - The present invention is concerned with a method for predicting the risk of mortality and/or a cardiovascular event in a subject who suffers from the metabolic syndrome based on the determination of a natriuretic peptide and adiponectin in a sample of a subject. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being susceptible to a therapy that intends to increase the level of adiponectin in a subject based on the determination of the aforementioned markers. Further disclosed are kits and devices adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. | 06-30-2011 |
20110165591 | USE OF BIGLYCAN IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to a method for assessing heart failure in vitro and involves the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker biglycan, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for biglycan and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of biglycan as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising biglycan and a kit for measuring biglycan. | 07-07-2011 |
20110207629 | PREDICTING CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS AND RENAL FAILURE IN TYPE 1 DIABETICS - The present invention relates to a method for predicting or assessing the risk of a type 1 diabetes patient to suffer from a cardiovascular event and/or terminal renal failure and/or death. The method is based on the determination of adiponectin and optionally a natriuretic peptide in a sample of a subject suffering from type 1 diabetes. Moreover, the present invention pertains to a method for predicting the risk of a cardiovascular event, mortality or terminal renal failure for a subject suffering from type 1 diabetes based on the determination of adiponectin and optionally a natriuretic peptide in a sample of the subject. Also encompassed by the present invention are devices and kits for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 08-25-2011 |
20110213209 | MONITORING MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND ITS TREATMENT - Disclosed is a method of determining which medication is to be applied in a remodeling process of a subject after a myocardial infarction, the method comprising determining an amount of a natriuretic peptide, a cardiac troponin, and an inflammatory marker in a sample from the subject and initiating a remodeling in the subject, wherein the medication to be applied in the remodeling is selected according to the level of the peptides determined. Also disclosed is a method of monitoring the remodeling, wherein further steps include again determining an amount of the natriuretic peptide, the cardiac troponin, and the inflammatory marker in a sample from the subject, calculating the difference between the values from the first and second measurements, and assessing remodeling success from the data obtained. | 09-01-2011 |
20110229907 | USE OF CARDIAC HORMONES TO ASSESS RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATION FROM VOLUME OVERLOAD - The disclosure relates to the use of cardiac hormones, particularly natriuretic peptides, for assessment of risk of suffering from a cardiovascular complication, particularly heart disease or acute coronary syndrome, as a consequence of intravasal volume overload. In particular, the disclosure relates to a method for diagnosing the risk of a patient whose intravasal volume is increased or will be increased of suffering from a cardiovascular complication as a consequence of the increase of intravasal volume, comprising the steps of (a) taking a body fluid or tissue sample, and (b) measuring, preferably in vitro, the level of a cardiac hormone such as NT-proBNP. | 09-22-2011 |
20110257022 | METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS - Disclosed is a method for diagnosing whether a subject suffers from a mild or severe form of liver cirrhosis based on determining the amount of GDF-15 (growth differentiation factor 15), PlGF (placental growth factor), and/or hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in a sample from the subject and comparing the thus determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The method may further include determining the amount of adiponectin in a sample from the subject, and comparing the amount to a reference amount for adiponectin. Also described is a method to identifying a subject being susceptible to liver transplantation including determining the amount of GDF-15, PlGF, and/or HGF in a sample from the subject and comparing the thus determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). | 10-20-2011 |
20110263443 | DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN FIBROSIS AND CIRRHOSIS - The present invention is concerned with a method for differentiating between liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis in a subject based on the determination of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and/or endoglin in a sample of a subject and comparing the thus determined amount with a reference amount (reference amounts). Further envisaged by the present invention are kit and a device adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. | 10-27-2011 |
20120009607 | DIFFERENTIATING CARDIAC- AND DIABETES MELLITUS-BASED CAUSES OF KIDNEY DAMAGE - Disclosed is a method for differentiating in a subject suffering from kidney damage between kidney damage caused by (i) heart failure and/or (ii) diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2 including the steps of: a) determining the amount of liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) and the amount of kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) in a urine-sample of a subject and forming the L-FABP/KIM-1 ratio; b) determining the amount of adiponectin in a urine-sample of said subject; and c) comparing the ratio determined in a) and the amount determined in b) with reference amounts, and establishing the predominant cause of the kidney damage. Also disclosed are a device and a kit for carrying out the method. | 01-12-2012 |
20120028292 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING KIDNEY DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH HEART FAILURE - Disclosed is a method for diagnosing kidney damage in a subject suffering from heart failure including the steps of a) determining the amounts of liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) and kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) and optionally a natriuretic peptide in a sample of a subject, b) forming the L-FABP/KIM-1 ratio, c) comparing the amounts determined in step a) with reference amounts, and diagnosing the kidney damage. Also disclosed are a device and a kit for carrying out the method. | 02-02-2012 |
20120156703 | USE OF MIMECAN IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - The disclosure relates to assessing heart failure in vitro by measuring the concentration of the marker mimecan in a sample, and optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration of mimecan and the one or more other marker(s) to reference concentrations of this (or these) marker(s) as established in a reference population. The one or more markers may be selected from the group comprising a natriuretic peptide marker, a cardiac troponin marker, and a marker of inflammation. Also disclosed are the use of mimecan as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising mimecan, and a kit for measuring mimecan. | 06-21-2012 |
20120164669 | MARKER PANEL FOR LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY - The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, kits and devices for diagnosing, distinguishing and/or facilitating a therapeutic decision in a subject having left ventricular hypertrophy. In some aspects, the methods, compositions, kits and devices disclosed herein allow for diagnosing, distinguishing and/or facilitating a therapeutic decision in a subject having physiological left ventricular hypertrophy, and/or for a subject suffering from pathological left ventricular hypertrophy. | 06-28-2012 |
20120214180 | NT-pro ANP and SFlt-1 FOR THE DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN CIRCULATORY AND ISCHEMIC EVENTS - The present disclosure relates to the field of laboratory diagnostics. The present disclosure provides means and methods for differentiating between an acute circulatory event and an ischemic event, as the cause underlying an acute medical event of a patient. | 08-23-2012 |
20120252035 | GDF-15 and/or Troponin T for Predicting Kidney Failure in Heart Surgery Patients - The present disclosure relates to the field of laboratory diagnostics. Specifically, means and methods are disclosed for determining a patient's risk of suffering from acute kidney injury after a surgical procedure based on the detection of GDF-15, troponin T and/or a natriuretic peptide. | 10-04-2012 |
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20140193845 | USE OF SFRP-3 IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - Disclosed is a method for assessing heart failure in vitro including the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker SFRP-3, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for SFRP-3 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of SFRP-3 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising SFRP-3 and a kit for measuring SFRP-3. | 07-10-2014 |
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20150079615 | USE OF BIOMARKERS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE EARLY TRANSITION FROM ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION TO HEART FAILURE - Methods and systems for diagnosing functional and/or structural abnormalities of the heart preceding heart failure, and for predicting the risk of developing heart failure, in a subject comprising measuring a cardiac troponin in a sample and comparing the measurement to a reference value. Other markers, including GDF15 and IGFBP7 are also measured in some embodiments. | 03-19-2015 |