| BMI | body mass index |
| CI | confidence intervals |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| eGFR | estimated glomerular filtration rate |
| ER | emergency room |
| HF | heart failure |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| NYHA | New York Heart Association |
| RAS | renin–angiotensin system |
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