| abstract |
The present invention provides SNPs, polymorphic variants, and haplotypes associated with cardiovascular disease. The invention also provides methods for detecting the SNPs, polymorphic variants, and haplotypes. The invention also provides methods for determining an individual's genotype with respect to one or more polymorphisms and/or haplotypes associated with cardiovascular disease. The invention further provides methods of determining whether an individual has or is susceptible to development or occurrence of a cardiovascular disease or event. The methods are useful for providing diagnostic and/or prognostic information, selecting therapeutic regimens, etc. The invention further provides reagents and kits for practicing the methods. |