In all, this study comprehensively evaluated the functions of autophagy in the diagnosis of CAD, we identified a 9-genes (TBC1D14, S100A8, NOD2, MTMR3, LAMP2, GABARAPL1, FADD, AMBRA1, ALPL) classifier for the first time that may represent diagnostic biomarker for CAD. Here, FADD is linked to coronary artery disorder.