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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2012
Andreas M. Zeiher, Frankfurt am Main, DE;
Christopher Heeschen, Munich, DE;
Stefanie Dimmeler, Frankfurt am Main, DE;
Christian Hamm, Bad Homburg, DE;
Andreas M. Zeiher, Frankfurt am Main, DE;
Christopher Heeschen, Munich, DE;
Stefanie Dimmeler, Frankfurt am Main, DE;
Christian Hamm, Bad Homburg, DE;
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH, Marburg, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to novel markers of vascular inflammation and combinations thereof as diagnostic and prognostic tools in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The markers also act as tools that facilitate the selection of active ingredients for the treatment of such diseases, and finally act as starting points for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, the invention relates to the creation of an individual risk profile of negative events that are associated with the progression of arteriosclerosis.