Table 2 shows the patient characteristics and baseline data in the two groups after propensity score-matching. There were no significant differences in variables except for the history of CAD, the renal function including eGFR, cardiothoracic ratio, serum intact parathyroid hormone, serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, and bicarbonate level. Supplementary Table shows the patient characteristics and baseline data in the PS Q4 cohort. The gene discussed is PTH; the disease is coronary artery disorder.