APOE and coronary artery disorder: Furthermore, multifactorial logistic regression analysis indicated that the <i>APOE</i> gene's ε3ε4 genotype (OR = 1.514, 95% CI = 1.087 - 2.109, <i>p</i> = 0.014) is an independent predictor for CAD.<h4>Discussion</h4>These findings validated that the <i>APOE</i> gene's ε3ε4 genotype is a potential predictor for CAD onset in Han Chinese individuals at middle and high altitudes.