Achieving better modulation of coronary atherosclerosis: its understanding, visualization and treatment

This special issue of Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy focuses on the characteristics, natural history and prevention of coronary atherosclerosis. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is still increasing in the world despite the use of antiatherosclerotic medical therapies. Due to global epidemic of obesity and diabetes, the prevalence of CAD will further rise by 2020. These observations suggest the need for effective approaches to prevent and treat CAD.