In reviewing a cardiac catheterization report on a patient being assessed for coronary artery disease (CAD), about what percent reduction in artery diameter would indicate the need to proceed with balloon angioplasty and/or stenting?

A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 70%

Ans: D. 70%

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