<p>Abbreviations: CVD, cardiovascular disease; BP, blood pressure; iPTH, intact parathyroid hormone; Ca, calcium; P, phosphate; RAS, renin-angiotensin system</p><p>*Comparison between all four groups</p><p><sup>#</sup> Comparison between all groups except non-PAOD group.</p><p>Characteristics of patients at inclusion according to the location of PAOD.</p