Using forward and backward Wald logistic regression identified the combination of Vs, NT-proBNP and adiponectin as having the highest predictive ability to discriminate the post-MI group from control; with the fewest variables suitable for the patient cohort size for the study (χ2(3) = 111.74, p < 0.05). The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is myocardial infarction.