Galectin-3 is an FDA-cleared blood test available for clinical use in chronic heart failure.
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Galectin-3 in Chronic HF
Galectin-3 defines a distinct form of heart failure characterized by progressive fibrosis.
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Prevalance of Galectin-3 Mediated HF
30–50% of CHF patients have a common and serious form of heart failure known as galectin-3 mediated heart failure.
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Impact of Galectin-3 Mediated HF
“Galectin-3 testing may be of benefit in programs aiming to reduce hopital readmission rates for HF.”
Rudolf A. De Boer, MD. PHD
University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen NL
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Galectin-3 Testing
The BGM Galectin-3 Blood Test is FDA-cleared as an aid in assessing the prognosis of CHF patients*.
* in conjunction with clinical evaluation.
Galectin-3 mediated heart failure
The Disease
Heart failure is a condition caused by multiple medical problems and risk factors. Studies have shown that in 30–50% of chronic heart failure patients there is an underlying and inherently progressive disease mediated by the protein galectin-3.
The Impact
In the US alone, heart failure is expected to cost the healthcare system over an estimated $39 billion. A significant contributor is the rehospitalization rate of 40% for HF patients. Galectin-3 was found to be a strong independent predictor of rehospitalization for HF patients.
The Test
In 2010, the BGM Galectin-3 blood test became the first novel cardiovascular in-vitro diagnostic test to be cleared by the FDA in more than five years. The assay, which measures galectin-3 protein levels, can be used to assess the prognosis of HF patients.
News & Events
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BG Medicine, Inc. Announces Important New Galectin-3 Findings Presented at American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 61st Annual Scientific Session & Expo
WALTHAM, Mass., March 26, 2012(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BG Medicine, Inc.(Nasdaq:BGMD), a company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cardiovascular diagnostics, announced today the results of several new studies related to the galectin-3 protein. BG Medicine markets a blood test for galectin-3 called the BGM Galectin-3 test for heart failure, which was cleared by [...]
Mar 26, 2012
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BG Medicine, Inc. to Host Interactive Webcast on Role of Galectin-3 in Heart Failure Development and Progression
BG Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq:BGMD), a life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, biomarker-based diagnostics, announced today that it will participate in a virtual cardiology congress via CardiocareLive produced by PlatformQ.
Dec 6, 2011
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