PVT1 and hematocrit: To accurately assess the effects of lncRNA-PVT1 and miR-146a on the occurrence and development of HT, we included lncRNA-PVT1 and miR-146a levels, and Th17/Treg-related cytokine levels (IL-17, IL-23, IL-6, and IL-10) into the univariate logistic regression analysis.