In a multivariable COX model study applied to an NSTEMI cohort, Gong et al. found NT-proBNP to be an independent risk factor for composite MACEs at 12 months after discharge, including all-cause mortality, hospital admission for unstable angina or heart failure, non-fatal recurrent myocardial infarction and target lesion revascularization (HR: 2.19, p = 0.0002). The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is myocardial infarction.