METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR EVALUATING CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS

摘要

The invention provides methods and materials for evaluating cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina conditions). Specifically, the invention provides methods and materials related to determining whether or not a mammal has at least one unstable plaque. The invention also provides kits for assessing cardiovascular conditions, substantially pure populations of cells, and methods of identifying compounds to treat life-threatening cardiovascular conditions (e.g., unstable angina).