Question

A 56-year-old man complains of chest pain on exertion. He is found to have significant left main stem stenosis on angiography. Which management strategy does NICE recommend?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Answer

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting

Answer

Medical management only

Answer

Lifestyle modifications only

Answer

Intra-aortic balloon pump

Practice question

A 56-year-old man complains of chest pain on exertion. He is found to have significant left main stem stenosis on angiography. Which management strategy does NICE recommend?