| Dec1 | Differentiated embryonic chondrocyte gene 1 |
| Dec2 | Differentiated embryonic chondrocyte gene 2 |
| TAC | Transverse aortic constriction |
| H&E | Hematoxylin and eosin |
| MT | Masson’s trichrome |
| ANP | Atrial natriuretic peptide |
| BNP | B-type natriuretic peptide |
| FS | Fractional shortening |
| LVPWd | Left ventricular posterior wall thickness at the end of diastole |
| LVPWs | Left ventricular posterior wall thickness at the end of systole |
| HW/BW | Heart weight/body weight |