This research study is being done to determine levels of proteins that are normally present in the blood and urine of healthy individuals so as to compare to those levels in patients with heart disease.
Normal blood and urine will be analyzed for levels of proteins and cardiac peptides which are affected by heart disease in the elderly. We are trying to determine if there are normal age-related changes when heart disease is not involved.
Healthy person either male or female 45 years of age or older, non-smoker and taking no medications
One 40ml blood draw and one 24 hour urine collection taken within 48 hours of blood draw
Length of time for blood draw and collection of 24-hr urine
Last updated: 08/05/2005
IRB Number:718-05
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