| abstract |
The present invention related to a method of identifying a subject having or at risk of having or developing a cardiovascular disease and/or a cardiovascular event, comprising: - measuring, in a sample obtained from said subject, at least two cardiovascular risk factors: a) sPLA2 activity and b) oxidized phospholipids on apolipoprotein B-100 particles (Ox PL/apo B), - combining said measurements, the combined value of s PLA2 activity and Ox PL/apo B being indicative of having or a risk of having or developing a cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular event. |