CCL2 and Hypertension: At univariate Cox regression analysis, the variables that met the criterion of p < 0.2 were CAE, age, hypertension, current or former smoker, body-mass index, type of ACS at index event, full revascularization, Syntax Score, hemoglobin, platelet count, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, calcidiol, FGF-23, PTH, MCP-1, and proton-pump inhibitors intake.