Which of the following procedures is a reasonable alternative for a patient who has had heart failure and is not strong enough to withstand heart catheterization?

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Enhanced external counter pulsation (EECP) is a non-invasive procedure that can help improve blood flow to the heart by using inflatable cuffs wrapped around the legs to gently compress the blood vessels in the lower limbs. This can improve circulation and reduce symptoms of heart failure, without the need for invasive catheterization procedures. Choice A (percutaneous coronary intervention) and choice C (percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention) both involve the use of a catheter to access the blood vessels, which may not be suitable for a patient who is not strong enough. Choice D (coronary artery bypass graft surgery) is a more invasive procedure that involves grafting healthy blood vessels onto the heart to bypass the blocked areas, which may not be suitable for a patient who is not strong enough to undergo surgery.

Which of the Following Procedures Is a Reasonable Alternative for a Patient