Which of the following patients is the most likely candidate for a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
A. A 49-year-old woman in end-stage heart failure
B. A 42-year-old woman with uncontrolled hypertension
C. A 56-year-old man with extensive disease in the left main coronary artery
D. A 67-year-old man with partial blockage of two coronary arteries
Answer: A
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