Emergency test results indicate that Mr. Hartman has had an MI due to 90% occlusion of the right coronary artery. The physician has determined that a procedure needs to be performed immediately to open the artery. Which of the following procedures is the physician most likely to order for Mr. Hartman?
A. Enhanced external counter pulsation therapy
B. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
C. Thrombolytic therapy
D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Answer: D
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