Methods and materials for diagnosing unstable angina
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorsJorg J. Goronzy, Cornelia M. Weyand, Giovanna Liuzzo
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Abstract
The invention provides methods and materials for diagnosing an angina condition in a patient. Specifically, the invention provides methods and materials for classifying an angina condition as either stable or unstable. In addition, the invention provides methods and materials for determining an individual's predisposition to have a stable or unstable angina condition. The invention also provides kits for classifying an angina condition as either stable or unstable as well as kits for determining an individual's predisposition to have a stable or unstable angina condition.
Claims10
A method for classifying an angina condition in a patient, said method comprising:
- a) determining the frequency of CD4+/CD28null cells in said patient,
- b) comparing said frequency of CD4+/CD28null cells to a reference frequency to obtain information about said angina condition, and
- c) classifying said angina condition as stable or unstable based on said information.
A method for determining the predisposition of an individual to have a stable or unstable angina condition, said method comprising:
- a) determining the frequency of CD4+/CD28null cells in said individual,
- b) comparing said frequency of CD4+/CD28null cells to a reference frequency to obtain information about said individual, and
- c) classifying said individual as being predisposed to have a stable or unstable angina condition based on said information.
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