With the NCA or normal hs-cTnT group as a reference, the adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) were 1.7 (95% CI 0.5–5.6; P = 0.371) and 2.8 (95% CI 1.0–8.1; P = 0.056) for the CAD or elevated hs-cTnT group, respectively. The gene discussed is TNNT2; the disease is coronary artery disorder.