| ANGII | angiotensin II |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| LV | left ventricle |
| MMP | matrix metalloproteinase |
| OPN | osteopontin |
| RV | right ventricle |
| SNP | single nucleotide polymorphism |
| SPARC | secreted protein that is acidic and rich in cysteine |
| TGF | transforming growth factor |
| TN-C | tenascin-C |
| TSP | thrombospondin |