Method for identifying a subject at risk of developing heart failure by determining the level of galectin-3 or thrombospondin-2

摘要

Described herein are methods for identifying a subject at risk of progression of heart failure. In some embodiments, the level of galectin-3 in a biological sample from a human subject may be measured and compared to a standard level indicative of risk of progression of heart failure, wherein an elevated level of galectin-3 in the sample indicates a risk of progression of heart failure.