| AMI | Acute myocardial infarction |
| AVC | Aortic valve calcification |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| CAC | Coronary artery calcification |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| DAG | Diacylglycerols |
| ER | Endoplasmic reticulum |
| FGF-23 | Fibroblast growth factor 23 |
| FGFR | fibroblast growth factor receptor |
| HDL | High-density lipoproteins |
| LDL | Low-density lipoprotein |
| MACE | Major cardiovascular events |
| NO | Nitric oxide |
| POAF | Postoperative atrial fibrillation |
| PTH | Parathyroid hormone |
| RCT | Randomized controlled trial |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| TG | Triglycerides |
| TRPC | Transient receptor potential channel |
| VDR | Vitamin D receptor |