What would you expect a cardiologist to recommend if there was substantial occlusion to a patient's left coronary artery but not the right coronary artery?
A. Because there are multiple alternate paths for blood delivery, the cardiologist would not intervene.
B. Because this is a relatively small, unimportant artery, the cardiologist would not intervene.
C. Because occlusions require blood to be moved under greater pressure, the cardiologist would prescribe drugs to raise blood pressure.
D. Because this is an important artery, and alternate vascular paths are inadequate, the cardiologist would treat the condition.
Answer: D
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