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Method to determine treatment of acute heart failure

US9638701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2015
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is described for treating a subject having acute heart failure (AHF) by measuring PERLECAN levels in the subject. The PERLECAN level in the subject is used to determine risk of mortality within one year for the subject. Treatment is selected on the basis of the outcome of the assay.

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