Baseline characteristics of patients.

Categorical variables are presented as percentages, quantitative variables with normal distribution as mean±SD and those not normally distributed as median (interquartile range). ACEI: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; ACS: Acute coronary syndrome; ARB: Angiotensin receptor blockers; CABG: Coronary Artery by-pass graft; FGF-23: Fibroblast Growth Factor-23; GFR: Glomerular Filtration Rate; HDL: High-density lipoprotein; HS: High-Sensitivity; LDL: Low-density lipoprotein; MDRD: Modification of diet in renal disease; NSTEACS: Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome; PCI: Percutaneous coronary Intervention; STEMI: ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.