In APOE ε4/4 carriers, CMBs, cortical superficial siderosis, white matter hyperintensities, and enlarged perivascular spaces were associated with lower levels of CSF amyloid β (Aβ) 42 in the whole cohort, and in individuals with AD and mild cognitive impairment (p < 0.05). The gene discussed is APOE; the disease is Cognitive impairment.