In particular, we found that NAFLD was associated with higher 1-year rehospitalization rates in both men and women, in those with and without preexisting CHD, in those with and without established diabetes, in those with and without atrial fibrillation, in those with reduced or normal eGFRMDRD values, in those with higher or lower NT-proBNP levels, in those with LV ejection fraction below or above 35%, and in those with increased or normal serum liver enzyme levels. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is coronary artery disorder.