In contrast the coronary atlas uses hybrid atlasing methodology to build a population of computational models of the coronary arteries to comprehensively and accurately assess anatomy including 3d size geometry and shape descriptors. Artery disease remains the single largest killer in this world statistically every 4th person will die from its consequences with a grim future outlook on improvement stents are usually very effective and are often the most preferred treatment method for later stage disease the coronary atlas project welcomes collaboration and . Atlas of coronary artery disease m j davies lippincott raven philadelphia 1998 isbn 0 397 58750 3 176 pages 170 illustrations 139 in full colour int 13975. The atlas addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke in a clear and accessible format this highly valuable reference material has been designed for use by policy makers national and international organizations health professionals and the general public this picturesque atlas is in six parts cardiovascular disease risk factors the burden action the future and the past and world tables