Factors that were significantly associated with long-term mortality according to the log-rank test included hs-TnT level ≥ 39.4 pg/mL, NT-proBNP level > 300 pg/mL, eGFR < 60 mL/min, male sex, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (Table 3). The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.