The NT-proBNP [3779.62 (2197.55,6926.35) pg/mL vs. 1979.32 (1050.00,4082.37) pg/mL, P < 0.001] and hs-CRP [76.27 ± 85.69 mg/L vs. 50.87 ± 60.57 mg/L, P = 0.04] were higher in the AF group. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is atrial fibrillation.