The patient presents to the ED with severe chest discomfort.A cardiac catheterization and angiography shows an 80% occlusion of the left main coronary artery.Which procedure will be most likely performed on this patient?

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Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is indicated for significant left main coronary occlusion (>50%).The stent or PTCA are not appropriate because the patient is a candidate for CABG.The transmyocardial revascularization is reserved for patients who do not have other treatment options.

The Patient Presents to the ED with Severe Chest Discomfort