In the univariate COX analysis in the group with a NT-proBNP ≤ 125 pg/mL, the variables that were predictors with a p < 0.2 of the development of the primary objective were Caucasian, age, high blood pressure, treatment with statins, ezetimibe, betablockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, nitrates, calcium antagonists, and analytical parameters such as glucose, total cholesterol, LDL, non-HDL, calcidiol and PTH (Table 2A). Here, NPPB is linked to hypertensive disorder.